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.
Our Team
Our team brings together lawyers, researchers, activists and communications specialists .
Casandra Boruzescu, Programme Officer - Legislative Reform
Casandra supports 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 external partners globally and actions the Trust's organisational communications strategy.
Emma Eastwood, Head of Strategic Communications
Emma provides strategic communications support to our partner organisations, as well as leading on our communications strategy.
Charlotte Gray, Development Manager
Charlotte manages fundraising at the Trust, with a focus on trust, foundation and institutional relationships.
Elliot Hatt, Programme Officer - Legislative Reform
Elliot supports our legislative reform programme, with a focus on the Trust's advocacy and research activities.
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.
Elizabeth Mangenje, Research Lawyer
Elizabeth provides expert research input to our legislative reform programme.
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.
Alistair Stewart, Senior Advocacy Advisor
Alistair provides strategic advocacy advice to the Trust and liaises with our partners in the global LGBT movement.
Victoria Vasey, Head of Legal
Victoria oversees the Trust's litigation work, supporting LGBT activists and organisations to challenge discriminatory laws.
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