On Tuesday, March 27th, at 10:00 am, the New York City Council is holding an NYC Council Budget and Oversight Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2019 Preliminary Budget for the Human Resources Administration, Department of Social Services, and Department of Homeless Services. Come out to City Hall at 3:00 pm for the Public Hearing and […]
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“What’s Up with Trans Healthcare” Town Hall
The Sylvia Rivera Law Project is re-launching our Trans Health Campaign to address the many problems, concerns, and issues that trans, gender non-conforming, and intersex (TGNCI) New Yorkers have had to face. Our goal is continue to mobilize, educate, and support our communities in putting pressure on the institutions and policymakers who are impacting our […]
Tell New York to Remove Barriers to Gender-Affirming Healthcare
In spite of the Sylvia Rivera Law Project’s victory in ensuring healthcare access for low-income trans, gender non-conforming, and intersex (TGNCI) New Yorkers, and Governor Cuomo’s directive that private insurers allow gender-affirming care, many members of our community continue face barriers to care. From wrongful denials of coverage to red tape to outdated, transphobic policies […]
Navigating Violence, Reframing Trans Health
“I go by what I feel. What my spirits tell me, I’m following” – Sylvia Rivera (Queens in Exile) Trans, gender non-conforming, and intersex (TGNCI) communities are resilient but everyday our folks are up against trauma, stress, and anxiety – what kind of transformation will it take to make sure trans people have access to […]
Community in Violence
It is with great sympathy and sadness in my heart that I regret to inform our community of the continuation of murders of trans women of color in 2017. In the month dedicated to the recognition of black history, this marked the sixth murder of a trans woman of color and the fifth of an […]
Help us Celebrate Miss Major and Abolition this Weekend!
It is a beautiful thing when we get to celebrate the life of a trans elder. This weekend in Oakland, SRLP’s Director of Client Services, Stefanie Rivera, will be doing just that as she attends the Retirement party for Miss Major Griffin-Gracy. SRLP has deeply benefitted from Miss Major’s life and light. Miss Major has […]
SRLP is hiring: Director of Development and Director of Finance and Operations
After over ten years as a collective member, over eight years on staff, and immeasurable contributions to our community, our Director of Finance and Development Daniel McGee will be transitioning off staff at the end of February. We are looking for two new staff members to join our staff team of Sasha, Juana, Rage, Mik, […]
SRLP membership meeting Tuesday 1/13, plus a new NYC municipal ID resource!
Tomorrow, January 13, from 6-8 PM, the Sylvia Rivera Law Project is holding our first membership meeting of the new year, and we want to see you! We have exciting changes to share and successes to celebrate, including the launching of our new series “Everyday Abolition,” updates about our trans healthcare and Medicaid campaigng, and […]
Save the Date: Join me at the SRLP Awards on 11/18!
In the midst of litigation to repeal the regulation that prevents trans people from accessing Medicaid coverage, our community still has plenty of work ahead of us. One thing we know for sure is that what sustains us in a long struggle is the celebration and appreciation of the comrades, allies, and supporters who have […]
PHOTOS: SRLP’s Annual Sign Making Party!
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