Advocates for Trans Equality

Advocates for Trans Equality, headquartered in Washington, DC, emerged in 2024 as a powerful unified force for transgender rights in America. The organization represents a historic merger between the National Center for Transgender Equality and the Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund—two organizations with deep roots in the trans liberation movement and proven track records of meaningful impact.

A4TE is driven by a bold vision: a world where transgender people live joyfully and without barriers, fully embraced and equal in every aspect of society. The organization recognizes that protecting and expanding the freedom for trans people to be authentically themselves has never been more critical, especially as extremism against the transgender community and their allies continues to rise across the nation.

Building on the collective wisdom and experience of its founding organizations, Advocates for Trans Equality serves the transgender community and their allies throughout America with unwavering commitment. The organization understands that true equality requires sustained, strategic work across legal, political, and cultural domains. Based in Washington, DC, A4TE combines insider knowledge of power structures with deep community ties, ensuring that the voices and needs of transgender people remain central to every decision and action. The merger represents not just organizational consolidation, but a strengthened commitment to the ongoing struggle for transgender liberation and justice.