The Human Dignity Trust, an international human rights organisation that uses the law to defend the rights of LGBT people globally, is proud to announce that it has been shortlisted for the Charity or Community Initiative Award at the British LGBT Awards.
This award recognises a community initiative, campaign, non-profit organisation, or charity that actively works to improve the lives of LGBT people.
We’re honoured to be shortlisted for this prestigious award, this acknowledgement is a testament to the expertise and dedication of our team, combined with the outstanding assistance of our pro bono legal teams, working with our incredible partners around the world.
The Human Dignity Trust is the only organisation working globally to eradicate laws that criminalise LGBT people and to address the broader human rights violations those laws enable. We provide technical legal and communications assistance to local partners including litigants, lawyers, human rights defenders and governments.
Since 2011, the Trust has helped drive litigation and legal reform in 20 countries, unlocking over £22 million in pro bono legal support from leading international law firms and top barristers. To date, an estimated 16.5 million LGBT people have had their rights upheld as a result of the Trust’s legal interventions.
The Human Dignity Trust is honoured to be recognised alongside a distinguished group of nominees for this year’s award, including Switchboard LGBTQIA+ Support Line, Schools OUT UK, HOMOPARODY Queer Collective, Lesbian Island, and Tonic Housing Association Limited.
