Read the incredible stories of LGBTQ+ leaders advancing equality across the U.S. and globe, as well as the recent work of Victory Institute.
Georgia introduces its first LGBTQ non-discrimination bill after increased LGBTQ representation
For the first time in Georgia’s history, the state legislature has introduced a comprehensive bill that would protect LGBTQ…
Diane Rodríguez elected to the National Assembly of Ecuador
Diane Rodriguez, a transwoman from Ecuador was elected to the National Assembly of Ecuador Sunday. A psychology graduate from…
Launch of research on political participation of LGBTI persons in Honduras
Caribe Affirmativo, National Democratic Institution, Somos CDC and Gay & Lesbian Victory Institute are launching the Researching on Political Participation…
Personnel Is Policy: An Interview with Alex Wagner
President Barack Obama appointed over 300 LGBTQ people to positions throughout his administration during his time in office –…
Midushi Pandey: Mr. President, I’m not going anywhere
I’ll be frank: when I first accepted the Victory Fellowship last April, the image I had of the 45th…
Elvin Garcia: A New Bronx Tale for a New Era of Politics
Victory Institute Candidate & Campaign Training alum Elvin Garcia writes about the need for a new style of leadership. I…
New Board of Directors leadership aims to build diverse pipeline of LGBTQ leaders
Victory Institute’s Board of Directors has consistently helped drive strategy on how best to build a diverse pipeline of…
First transgender candidate runs for Punjab State Assembly
For the first time in history, a transgender candidate, Mumtaz Bholi is running for the Punjab State Assembly. Mumtaz, who is also dalit, has been endorsed by …
Participants sought for Cape Town training
Gay & Lesbian Victory Institute and Triangle Project (Triangle) are looking for participants for the LGBTI Political Leadership Learning Institute,…
Research consultant sought for research project on LGBTI political participation in the Balkans
Gay & Lesbian Victory Institute and Labris - Organization for lesbian human rights, are looking for a consultant or…
Inspiring candidates to run for office at Creating Change
Last weekend, Victory Institute conducted a workshop at Creating Change titled “Representation Matters: Running for Office as an Openly…
International LGBTI advocacy efforts gain louder voice with appointment of new World Bank advisor on SOGI
As the global trend of domestic policy tips the scales of progress back towards xenophobia, racism, inequality, and isolationism,…
