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Have you experienced LGBTQ based discrimination in New York? Do you need assistance with an LGBTQ name or gender marker change?
Contact our LGBTQ Rights Project at LGBTQ@empirejustice.org
Have you or your LGBTQ child experienced discrimination at school?
Visit our School Discrimination page.
LGBTQ Rights Team
Resources
Know Your Rights
A Guide to Help Transgender and Gender-Nonconforming NYers Navigate the NYS Human Rights Law
Post-Name Change Guide
Guide on how to update your name and gender marker on documents after a legal name change.
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Transgender, gender non-conforming, and non-binary (TGNCNB) people experience intimate partner violence at higher rates, yet survivors in these marginalized communities have historically been, and continue to be, largely invisible and under-served. New York attorneys representing TGNCNB people in name change proceedings are uniquely positioned to recognize and respond to these communities’ intimate partner violence concerns. […]
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The Social Security Administration (SSA) has issued two Emergency Messages (EMs) implementing court decisions requiring payment of benefits to survivors of same-sex relationships who were unable to marry prior to the number-holder’s death due to an unconstitutional state law prohibiting same-sex marriage. EM-21007 REV 2 provides instructions for handling claims, appeals, and reopening requests […]
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Transgender and gender-nonconforming people have historically experienced discrimination, harassment and violence at far higher rates than other people because of their gender identities and gender expression. After decades of advocacy, the legal landscape is finally starting to recognize transgender and gender-nonconforming people as a class that deserves protection under the law. The Know Your Rights […]
Training Videos
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2022 LGBTQ NYS Legislative Update Presented by: Amy Schwartz-Wallace, Esq., Empire Justice Center This session will provide a brief overview of several LGBTQ-centered bills that were signed into law or...
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Transgender Kids and Navigating Interstate Issues Presented by: Amy Schwartz-Wallace, Esq., Empire Justice Center For LGBTQ+ youth, their families of origin may not always be safe or supportive. However, add...
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Empire Justice Center is excited to announce our Building Equity Initiative, a new component of our Homeowner Protection Program (HOPP). Advocates will learn to recognize barriers that have historically prevented...
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For transgender, nonbinary, and intersex New Yorkers, there have been a multitude of financial, logistical, and safety-related barriers to updating documents with the correct name and gender. According to the...
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Previously recorded 6/24/2021 – Living in today’s world where advances include marriage equality, anti-discrimination protections, high school clubs supporting LGBTQ students and allies, LGBTQ-centered community service providers, and more, it...
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This presentation was recorded March 30, 2021. Please note that all information and content presented was current and up to date at the time of this presentation. In this presentation...
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