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Transgender Advocacy

Advancing the civil rights and dignity of transgender Georgians.

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Georgia Equality is dedicated to building a stronger, more visible transgender community across the state. We work to cultivate leadership and independence within the trans community while forging meaningful relationships with businesses, corporations, and legislative policymakers. Through training and education, we help develop transgender-inclusive policies, and we actively advocate for laws that protect gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation for all Georgians.

Our work extends beyond policy — we are committed to expanding transgender awareness through visibility, community organizing, and grassroots advocacy. Whether you’re looking to get involved, access resources, or add your voice to the movement, there are many ways to take action. Sign our pledge to support transgender equality and stay connected on upcoming advocacy opportunities, or explore our Transgender Voting ID Toolkit and Resources Page to learn more.

For more information contact Georgia Equality’s Gender Policy Manager, Dr. Christy Perez at Christy@georgiaequality.org.

Mapping Progress Across Georgia

For over 30 years, our organization has achieved great success for LGBTQ+ rights across the state. But the work continues. See the legislative wins, bills in progress and local campaigns that have contributed to progress across Georgia.

See Our Impact

Mission of TransAction Georgia:

  • To build relationships within the transgender community with focus of building leadership and independence.

  • To build relationships in business and corporate environments that may have little or no LGBT background and experience by providing training on transgender inclusive policies.

  • To build relationships with legislative policy makers. Advocating for laws and policies that include gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation.

  • Expanding Trans awareness through visibility and advocacy.


    For more information contact Georgia Equality’s Gender Inclusion Organizer, Chanel Haley at chanel@georgiaequality.org or like our facebook page: facebook.com/TransActionGA

Issue Areas

Georgia Equality represents a large and diverse group of individuals across a wide array of issues. Some of the core issues that we have focused on include safe schools for LGBT students, workplace fairness and employment protections, public safety, parental and adoption rights, marriage equality, and HIV/AIDS and other health related issues.

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LGBTQ Hate Crime Protections

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HIV/AIDS Health Equity

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Non-Discrimination Protections

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LGBTQ Youth & Safe Schools

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LGBTQ Youth & Safe Schools

LGBTQ Parental Rights

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Equality in Action

Moments that define our journey toward equality in Georgia.

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BREAKING: After a late night at the State Capitol BREAKING: After a late night at the State Capitol to finish out the 2026 legislative session, we could not be more excited to share that WE DID IT! We successfully defeated ALL anti-LGBTQ legislation! Out of nearly 15 anti-LGBTQ bills that we fought against this session, we stopped every one!

Despite underhanded tactics being employed in these last couple weeks, over 2,500 of us contacted our legislators and nearly 400 came out to the Capitol to make their voices heard in-person. 

This win is to be shared by each and every one of us who showed up, showed out, spread the word, and raised our collective voices in opposition to injustice. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

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Happy TDOV from our family to yours! Here’s a few Happy TDOV from our family to yours! Here’s a few highlights from a beautiful conversation with our very own Deputy Director, Chanel Haley!

Who are some Trans Leaders you’re lifting up today?
We're almost there! There are just two legislative We're almost there! There are just two legislative days left until the 2026 General Assembly session comes to an end– meaning there are just two legislative days left to continue blocking any anti-LGBTQ bills until we're in the clear.

The finish line is in view and our team will remain vigilant in defending LGBTQ+ Georgians until we gavel out late on Thursday night (or very early Friday morning)!
The Georgia Equality team has been busy this weeke The Georgia Equality team has been busy this weekend! From various TDOV community events, to #NoKings3 in Atlanta and Savannah, we’ve been out in full force!

Thanks to our partners at @acluofga @50501_ga and @indivisiblegeorgia who helped make No Kings in Atlanta so successful! We especially loved hearing the inspiring words of Senator @raphaelwarnock to start the day.

The people united will never be defeated!
Happening Saturday!! No Kings is BACK in Atlanta. Happening Saturday!! No Kings is BACK in Atlanta. Join us from 10am-1pm on March 28 for a rally and march in protest of authoritarian overreach from the current administration.

Georgia Equality is proud to once again be a sponsor of the event, coordinated by our partners at @indivisiblegeorgia and @acluofga.

RSVP to join us: https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/900900/
Sixteen years ago today, the Affordable Care Act r Sixteen years ago today, the Affordable Care Act reshaped health coverage in America 🎉

One of its biggest opportunities? 
A 90/10 deal that helps states expand Medicaid—where the federal government pays 90% of the cost.

But Georgia still hasn’t taken the deal.

That means billions in federal funding left on the table every year—and fewer people with access to care.

#CoverGeorgia #MedicaidExpansion #ACA #HealthCareAccess #GeorgiaHealth #CloseTheGap
Team Georgia Equality had a great time at @sojourn Team Georgia Equality had a great time at @sojourngsd’s annual Purim Off Ponce last night in honor of our deputy director, Chanel Haley!

Chanel received the Michael Jay Kinsler Rainmaker Award in honor of her legacy as a trailblazer and her career in defense of transgender rights in Georgia. Please join us in congratulating Chanel!
WEBSITE HIGHLIGHT: Mapping our progress ✨ As a st WEBSITE HIGHLIGHT: Mapping our progress ✨

As a statewide organization, sometimes it can be difficult to visualize our progress. That's why we're so excited to share that our new website has an interactive map tracking local non-discrimination protections across the state.

Check it out at georgiaequality.org/mapping-our-progress to see how your area stacks up! (#linkinbio)
ICYMI: Here’s part of the speech from our statewid ICYMI: Here’s part of the speech from our statewide organizing manager, Noël Heatherland, from Pride to the Capitol last week!
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