We are lawyers, researchers, activists and communications specialists working with LGBT organisations, activists and local lawyers around the world to defend LGBT human rights. Our team brings a wealth of passion and experience to their work. Together we use the law to defend the rights of LGBT people globally.

Ariane Adam, Head of Legal

Ariane Adam, Head of Legal

Ariane oversees the Trust's litigation work, supporting LGBT activists and organisations to challenge discriminatory laws.

James Aldworth, Communications Manager

James Aldworth, Communications Manager

James provides communications technical assistance to the Trust’s partners in relation to our strategic litigation and legislative reform programmes, whilst also managing the Trust’s media relations and digital communications.

Téa Braun, Chief Executive

Téa Braun, Chief Executive

Téa oversees the implementation of all of the Trust's core legal work and manages the overall operation of the Trust.

Rosie Brighouse, Senior Lawyer

Rosie Brighouse, Senior Lawyer

Rosie provides LGBT individuals and organisations with specialist legal support and expertise, as well as helping governments to reform discriminatory legislation.

Nafisa Dahir, Communications Officer

Nafisa Dahir, Communications Officer

Nafisa provides specialist media and communications assistance to our external partners globally and actions the Trust's organisational communications strategy.

Naomi Lumsdaine, Senior Lawyer

Naomi Lumsdaine, Senior Lawyer

Naomi provides LGBT individuals and organisations with specialist legal support and expertise, as well as helping governments to reform discriminatory legislation.

Alistair Stewart, Head of Research & Advocacy

Alistair Stewart, Head of Research & Advocacy

Alistair oversees the Trust advocacy and research, liaising with our partners in government and in the global LGBT movement. He also oversees the Trust's legislative reform programme.

Helen Thirlway, Development Manager

Helen Thirlway, Development Manager

Helen leads on fundraising at the Trust, managing our existing funder relationships and developing new sources of funding to support our work across the globe.

Richard Wagenlander, Paralegal

Richard Wagenlander, Paralegal

Richard is a paralegal in our Legal Team responsible for conducting legal research and providing administrative assistance.

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