Damelo Todo , a hybrid documentary/narrative depicting Latina transgender women who build community with queer performance artists at downtown Los Angeles bar the SILVER PLATTER, announces its first official partnership – with SRLP! Trailer online at http://damelotodofilm.com/trailer.html
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SRLP Fights To Stop Sexual Assault In Detention
On May 10, 2010, SRLP submitted comments supporting regulations that would implement the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA). We also urge the Attorney General to make certain important changes in the regulations to protect the rights of trans, intersex, and gender nonconforming people in terms of searches, placement, discipline, and release. SRLP and SRLP’s Prisoner […]
Nuestras Condolencias A La Familia Y Seres Queridos De Amanda Gonzalez-Andujar
El proyecto de Ley Sylvia Rivera se siente triste al compartir las noticias de que encontraron muerta a una mujer transgénero llamada Amanda González-Andujar en su apartamento de Queens en Glendale el martes pasado. No habían oído de ella desde el viernes previo. La policía está investigando el asesinato, incluyendo el repasar el vídeo de […]
SRLP Is Moving! Nos Mudamos!
SRLP is moving to a new office on Saturday, April 10, 2010! Please make a note of our new address: Sylvia Rivera Law Project 147 W 24th St, 5th Floor New York, NY 10011 phone and fax numbers will stay the same You can help! Join SRLP for these work-parties and enjoy great company and snacks while we […]
SRLP Report To Un Special Rapporteur On Racism And Police Brutality
In May 2008, SRLP Staff Member Gael Guevara spoke to the UN Special Rapporteur on Racism and Police Brutality. The Rapporteur’s job is to report to the UN General Assembly on racism in the U.S. Other allied folks who were also there represented from Domestic Workers United, People’s Justice Coalition, Justice Committee and INCITE! Hello my […]
SRLP Allied Attorney Network
Dear Colleague: We want to invite you to be part of our growing SRLP Allied Attorney Network! With your help, the SRLP Allied Attorney Network will gather an amazing list of allied attorneys who are committed to the values and vision of Sylvia Rivera Law Project. Read about SRLP’s mission and values Our small staff of […]
Victory In Fight For Access To Benefits For Trans Communities!
After years of widespread community pressure to end discrimination against transgender people trying to access public benefits in NYC, we are thrilled to announce that the Human Resources Administration (HRA) has adopted new procedures for working with transgender and gender nonconforming clients! To learn more about the procedures, please see our fact sheet. The Sylvia Rivera Law Project […]
Victoria En La Lucha Por El Acceso A Los Beneficios Publicos Para Las Comunidades Transgenero!
¡Después de años de presión de la comunidad general para poner fin a la discriminación contra las personas transgénero intentar acceder a los beneficios públicos en Nueva York, estamos encantados de anunciar que la Administración de Recursos Humanos (HRA) ha adoptado nuevos procedimientos para trabajar con l@s transexuales y l@s clientes no conformes al género! […]
A Valentine For SRLP
Calling all fashionistas and fans of Antony’s music — an exciting new way to support Sylvia Rivera Law and spread the word about our work! SRLP has received a fabulous valentine from Antony and the Johnsons’ singer Antony Hegarty and YOOX.com, joining together for an innovative collaboration that will benefit SRLP! Antony has designed a gorgeous dress, handmade […]
SRLP Annouces Our Legal Clinic In The Bronx!
In a collaborative effort with the Bronx Community Pride Center, SRLP will hold legal clinics in the Bronx every third Monday of each month. The clinics will be held between 6pm-8pm at the Bronx Community Pride Center, which is located at 448 east 149th street. Take the 2 or 5 train to the 149th street/3rd […]