The Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (A.5039/Gottfried)(S.6349/Squadron) is a bill that would outlaw discrimination in New York State based on gender identity or expression. Currently it is legal in most parts of New York to be fired from your job, kicked out of your home or be denied credit or public accommodations (like service in a restaurant) simply for being transgender. GENDA also expands the state’s hate crimes law to explicitly include crimes against transgender people. We need your help to pass GENDA!
Take Action!
- Register for Equality & Justice Day on Tuesday, May 8. Speak directly with your legislator about the transgender non-discrimination bill.
- Sign up for Campaign Updates. Get the latest insider information and know when to act.
- TRANScribe Project: Advocating for Equality and Justice Through Our Stories. We are compiling stories demonstrating why New York needs to pass GENDA.
- Support our Campaign. We need your help to fight for transgender equality and justice – every little bit counts.
- Sign up to Volunteer. We’ll contact you when opportunities arise. Also, check out our program calendar to find out if upcoming events are happening near you.
- Get Informed. Check out our transgender civil rights resources page.
- Become a Leader. Contact Transgender Rights Organizer Christopher Argyros (cargyros AT prideagenda DOT org) to find out how to get more closely involved in our campaign. For example, if you attend groups, meetings or events where potential advocates and allies gather, tell them about this work. You could plan an educational event at your congregation, social club or union hall.
Transgender New Yorkers need strong allies to lift up these issues with legislators, the media and the general public. Hundreds of faith leaders and dozens of women’s organizations have signed up in support of a transgender rights bill. If you would like your congregation or organization to publicly support transgender equality and justice, contact Christopher to find out how.