"We Exist: Mapping LGBTQ Organizing in West Africa," a report charting the growth of LGBTQ activism in Africa, assesses the challenges and opportunities activists face.
New York Women’s Foundation and NoVo Foundation announced an initial commitment of $10 million in new philanthropic funding for programs targeting girls, young women and trans youth of color in New York City, matching the city's commitment.
Paul Di Donato, Interim President of the Proteus Fund says that one lesson of the marriage equality fight is that funders can and must play an active role in advocacy, and that co-ordination of long-term strategy is essential.
Transgender and gender non-conforming New Yorkers need access to jobs and job readiness programs and it's up to the city and the private sector to make that happen, activists and bankers said at a forum Tuesday night.
The Arcus Foundation and the NoVo Foundation announced a five-year philanthropic initiative, totaling $20 million, focused on improving the lives of transgender people worldwide.
Following decades of leadership and many social justice victories to her credit, Meg Gage has stepped down from her role as President of Proteus Fund and Proteus Action League as of November 30.