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The program provides the education and resources needed to help build the leadership of all LGBTQI New Yorkers. Our Advocacy Institutes provide the training needed to understand the theoretical and programmatic components of effective organizing, along with the tools needed to implement a successful campaign in local communities. Most individuals …

The Transgender & Non-Binary Anti-Discrimination Requirements in Schools billS369 (Hoylman) /A840 (Gottfried) will ensure all TGNCNB students in K-12 education settings will be safer due to the guidelines schools will have to develop. Affirming schools not only help TGNCNB students in their academic performance and social integration but are shown to keep …

In 2021, Equality New York (EQNY) has developed and launched a series of new policy committees to ensure their fight for LGBTQI equality and justice is truly intersectional. EQNY’S Bodily Autonomy Committee has created their first project which will include a social media campaign highlighting what Bodily Autonomy means to New Yorkers. Objectives:  Educating …

Equality New York hosts a monthly series spotlighting LGBTQI+ culture creators in an effort to showcase the diversity of our community & support local organizations working on behalf of LGBTQI+ 100% of proceeds will fund Equality New York programming.  Equality New York (EQNY) is an advocacy organization that unites and …

Yesterday, Equality New York’s Co-Chair Tanya Asapansa-Johnson Walker joined Rep. Ritchie Torres, Rep. Carolyn Maloney, and other LGBTQI organizations at a press conference to support a new resolution that would end the current ban on blood donations from men who have sex with men. The current blood donation policies continue …

Friday, April 9, 2021 Last night Fox News gave airtime to a baseless attack on New York’s law protecting our rights. But as your statewide LGBTQI advocates we made sure that the story wasn’t one sided. Thanks to EQNY and longtime champion NY State Senator Brad Hoylman, the voice of reason was heard by millions. (Watch …

March 30, 2021 Assembly Member Richard N. Gottfried 250 Broadway, 19th FloorNew York, NY 10007 RE: Don’t Harm Health Services for LGBTQI TGNCNB New Yorkers and People with HIV: Dangers of Pharmacy Benefit “Carve-Out” for 340B Drug Discount Program Safety Net Providers and HIV Special Needs Plans (SNPs) Dear Assembly Member …

As you know, the LGBTQI community in New York State is diverse in many ways. Therefore no single plan can represent all of us. Our state is large with different lived experiences and community needs. We know that to be effective, Equality New York must represent all regions, being careful not to over represent …

Join Equality New York (EQNY) for a 30-Day Wellness Challenge. During the month of April, dozens of New Yorkers will engage in 30 days of wellness practices to help improve their mental, spiritual and physical health. This challenge will help decrease burnout, fuel creativity, and foster self-care. Spread the Word:  Join me …