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 oversees the Trust's litigation work, supporting LGBT activists and organisations to challenge discriminatory laws.
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.
Lorna Barron, Senior Lawyer
Lorna provides LGBT individuals and organisations with specialist legal support and expertise, as well as helping governments to reform discriminatory legislation.
Tahira Begum, Office Manager and Executive Assistant
Tahira facilitates the smooth running of the office and provides executive-level support to the Director and Board of Trustees.
Gill Berlad, Legal Assistant
Gill is a Legal Assistant in our Legal Team responsible for conducting legal research and providing administrative assistance.
Casandra Boruzescu, Programme Manager - Legislative Reform
Casandra manages our legislative reform programme, specifically assisting with the provision of technical assistance to partner governments.
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 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 provides specialist media and communications assistance to our external partners globally and actions the Trust's organisational communications strategy.
Emma Eastwood, Head of Strategic Communications
Emma oversees strategic communications support to our partner organisations, as well as leading on our communications strategy.
Anushka Gunawardena, Senior Lawyer
Anushka provides LGBT individuals and organisations with specialist legal support and expertise, as well as helping governments to reform discriminatory legislation.
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.
Rachel Solomon, Legal Assistant
Rachel is a Legal Assistant in our Legal Team responsible for conducting legal research and providing administrative assistance.
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.
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