Our Team | Human Dignity Trust

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.

Téa Braun, Director

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

Victoria Vasey, Head of Legal

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

Emma Eastwood, Head of Strategic Communications

Emma provides strategic communications support to our partner organisations, as well as leading on our communications strategy.

Alistair Stewart, Senior Advocacy Advisor

Alistair provides strategic advocacy advice to the Trust and liaises with our partners in the global LGBT movement.

Casandra Boruzescu, Programme Officer - Legislative Reform

Casandra supports our legislative reform programme, specifically assisting with the provision of technical assistance to partner governments.

Elliot Hatt, Programme Officer - Legislative Reform

Elliot supports our legislative reform programme, with a focus on the Trust's advocacy and research activities.

Christopher Price, Office Manager and Executive Assistant

Chris facilitates the smooth running of the office and provides executive-level support to the Director and Board of Trustees.

Elizabeth Mangenje, Research Lawyer

Elizabeth provides expert research input to our legislative reform programme.

Victoria Lee, Senior Lawyer

Victoria provides expert legal support for our legislative reform programme.

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