National Center for Transgender Equality

National Center for Transgender Equality is a US-based organization that advocates for the rights of transgender people, working closely with Human Rights Campaign, GLAAD, and Lambda Legal. The organization was founded by Mara Keisling and Paisley Currah in 2003, with the goal of promoting transgender rights and providing support to transgender individuals through National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs, The Trevor Project, and PFLAG. The National Center for Transgender Equality has been involved in various high-profile campaigns, including the It Gets Better Project and Transgender Day of Visibility, often collaborating with American Civil Liberties Union, National Center for Lesbian Rights, and Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation.

● History

The National Center for Transgender Equality was established in 2003 by Mara Keisling and Paisley Currah, with the aim of addressing the lack of resources and support for transgender individuals in the United States, working in conjunction with National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, Empire State Pride Agenda, and Equality California. The organization's early work focused on providing transgender resources and support, as well as advocating for transgender-inclusive policies, often in partnership with Servicemembers Legal Defense Network, OutServe-SLDN, and SPARTA. In 2008, the organization played a key role in the passage of the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act, which included protections for transgender individuals, thanks in part to the efforts of Barack Obama, Joe Biden, and Nancy Pelosi. The National Center for Transgender Equality has also worked with Transgender Law Center, Sylvia Rivera Law Project, and National Center for Transgender Equality Action Fund to advance transgender rights.

● Mission_and_Objectives

The mission of the National Center for Transgender Equality is to advocate for the rights of transgender individuals and provide support and resources to the transgender community, often in collaboration with GLSEN, The Audre Lorde Project, and FIERCE. The organization's objectives include promoting transgender-inclusive policies, providing transgender resources and support, and advocating for the rights of transgender individuals in areas such as employment, healthcare, and education, frequently working with American Medical Association, American Psychological Association, and National Education Association. The National Center for Transgender Equality also works to raise awareness about transgender issues and promote transgender acceptance through media and public education campaigns, often partnering with CNN, MSNBC, and The New York Times.

● Advocacy_and_Policy_Work

The National Center for Transgender Equality is involved in a range of advocacy and policy work, including lobbying for transgender-inclusive policies at the federal, state, and local levels, often in conjunction with National Association of Social Workers, American Bar Association, and League of United Latin American Citizens. The organization has worked on issues such as transgender healthcare, transgender employment, and transgender education, frequently collaborating with Planned Parenthood, American Cancer Society, and National Alliance on Mental Illness. The National Center for Transgender Equality has also been involved in high-profile campaigns, including the Campaign for Transgender Equality and the Transgender Equality Project, often working with ACLU, Human Rights Watch, and Amnesty International. Additionally, the organization has partnered with National Black Justice Coalition, National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance, and TransLatin@ Coalition to advance transgender rights.

● Programs_and_Services

The National Center for Transgender Equality provides a range of programs and services, including transgender resources and support, transgender advocacy and policy work, and transgender education and training, often in collaboration with The Human Rights Campaign Foundation, GLAAD Media Awards, and PFLAG National. The organization's programs and services include the Transgender Leadership Summit, the Transgender Advocacy Academy, and the Transgender Resource Center, frequently working with National Association of School Psychologists, American Academy of Pediatrics, and National Association of School Nurses. The National Center for Transgender Equality also provides technical assistance and support to transgender organizations and transgender individuals, often partnering with Ford Foundation, Arcus Foundation, and Gill Foundation.

● Leadership_and_Partnerships

The National Center for Transgender Equality is led by a team of experienced LGBTQ+ advocates, including Mara Keisling and Sarah McBride, who have worked with Obama Administration, Biden Administration, and Congress. The organization has partnerships with a range of LGBTQ+ organizations, including Human Rights Campaign, GLAAD, and Lambda Legal, as well as mainstream organizations such as American Medical Association and National Education Association. The National Center for Transgender Equality also works with corporate partners, including Google, Microsoft, and Coca-Cola, to promote transgender inclusion and support transgender employees, often collaborating with Out & Equal Workplace Advocates, The LGBT Community Center, and Pride at Work. Additionally, the organization has partnered with Transgender Law Center, Sylvia Rivera Law Project, and National Center for Transgender Equality Action Fund to advance transgender rights.

Category:Transgender organizations