Human Rights Funders Network (HRFN) is hosting its Funding Futures Festival in Tbilisi, Georgia from April 24 to 26, which will touch upon issues such as climate justice, racial and gender justice, crisis and closing civic space, resistance to imperialism, etc., through three types of sessions: Discovery Journeys, Open Gallery, and Lightning Talks.
GPP will be represented at the
Conference by:
Matthew Hart
Executive Director
Matthew Hart
Executive Director
Matty joined as Director of the Global Philanthropy Project in 2015, leading the efforts of an organization internationally recognized as the primary thought leader and go-to partner for philanthropic and development coordination of global LGBTI work.
Founder and Principal of the Paris-based Lafayette Practice, Hart has previously served as Senior Strategist for Europe for Funders Concerned about AIDS and National Director for Public Engagement at Solutions for Progress, a US-based social enterprise.
Hart also serves as the President of the Board of Directors of the Calamus Foundation (DE), and has previously served as a member of the Mediterranean Women’s Fund, The Civil Marriage Collaborative, a board member of Funders for LGBTQ Issues, Philadelphia Cultural Fund, Philadelphia’s Sustainable Business Network, and The Leeway Foundation; and the community funding board of Bread & Roses Fund. A Jonathan Lax Academic Fellow. Hart helped found the Susan Treadwell Memorial Fund and Fellowships at Ariadne. Hart received degrees in Urban Studies and Cultural Anthropology from Temple University.
Marina Gonzalez Flores
Senior Officer for Program, Events, and Member Engagement
Marina Gonzalez Flores
Senior Officer for Program, Events, and Member Engagement
Marina Gonzalez Flores is the Senior Officer for Programs, Events, and Member Engagement at the Global Philanthropy Project (GPP). In her current role, Marina oversees most of the public-facing programming GPP does, such as webinars, conferences, and task forces, and supports members in their involvement with GPP. Marina has worked at GPP since 2018, where she started as Program Associate.
Previously, Marina worked at the Citizens Committee for New York City, supporting organizers and grassroots neighborhood improvement projects through resources and micro-grants. Marina is committed to organizing locally in the U.S. and Mexico, as a trained doula and through a feminist collective she is part of. Marina graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz, with a bachelor’s degree in Politics and Latin American and Latino Studies and from Columbia University with a master’s degree in Human Rights Studies.
Jennifer Redner
Gender Justice Advisor, Programs
Jennifer Redner
Gender Justice Advisor, Programs
Jennifer works toward creating a world where all people’s rights are respected, protected, and fulfilled through systemic change. With previous roles in-house and as a consultant, Jennifer has experience working with a range of stakeholders and sectors, including philanthropy, governments, corporations, and civil society to collectively address a variety of structural and seemingly intractable issues while centering the voices and agendas of the people and communities most impacted. Working with and shifting resources and power to feminist Global South indigenous organizations, networks, and movements to realize the change they seek is a focus of her work and a personal passion.
Jennifer has a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and a Master of Arts in International Development from American University in Washington, D.C. and has lived and worked internationally throughout her life and career. She is proficient in French, studied Italian and Spanish, and enjoys learning different languages and dialects. In her free time she cooks, connects with friends and family, and practices yoga and meditation.
Sessions:
GPP in consultation with the Responding to Anti-Gender Ideology Task Force will moderate half day session for HRFN and Ariadne:
When: April 24th, 1:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m
Location is provided to those who are accepted to attend
Find out more here.
Date: Thursday, April 25th
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Georgian Standard Time (UTC/GMT +4 hours)
Room: Stamba Hotel, Dome
The power of resourcing movements is one of the most powerful ways in which we can empower our lives and the lives of others. From individual trauma to collective resilience resonates with how I walk and live out my values. Funding Queer liberation and movement building is so fundamental to changing our human rights landscape.
Hosted by:
Speakers:
Jabulani Pereira
Senior Program Officer, American Jewish World Service (AJWS)
Jabulani Pereira
Senior Program Officer, American Jewish World Service (AJWS)
Jabulani C. Pereira, residing and working in Johannesburg, South Africa, is an activist, researcher, trainer, and facilitator. As the co-founder and coordinator of Iranti-Org, Jabulani has dedicated 24 years to organizing efforts. They have contributed to organizations such as the Legal Resources Centre and Soul City, and served as a Board member of FEW, a national black lesbian organization based in Johannesburg. A graduate of New York University, Jabulani holds a Master of Arts degree with a major and focus in museum studies. Their thesis, titled “Museum Exhibitions, Mass Violence, and Human Rights,” delves into the ethical responsibility of museums in displaying photographs depicting atrocities.
Jabulani currently serves as a Senior Program Officer at the American Jewish World Service (AJWS).
Date: Thusday, April 25th, 2024
Time: 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Georgian Standard Time (UTC/GMT +4 hours)
Location: Wine Factory – Transportation will be provided from Stamba/Rooms hotels.
This exhibit showcases the work carried out by trans-led movements in our networks, via pictures, reports and other creations. Our objective is to highlight the transformational impact in the works of trans-led organizations, their perspectives on change, and their support to trans communities.
Hosted by:
Date: Friday April 26th, 2024
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Georgian Standard Time (UTC/GMT +4 hours)
Location: Republic- Space 4
The objective of the session is to delve into the power and responsibility of being allies to trans individuals, organizations, and movements.
This interactive discussion aims to unveil and challenge individual and institutional assumptions about gender while emphasizing the principle of self-determination for trans people and movements. We will explore various facets, including the forms and impact of anti-trans opposition, grantmaking strategies that support trans organizations and movements, and avenues for self-assessment, continued learning, and engagement.
Key discussion questions are:
- What worked well in supporting trans activism?
- What obstacles have you encountered and how have you overcome them?
- What do you need to improve/increase trans grantmaking?
- Are you funding TERFS? How do you know?
- What have we learned through this exercise?
Partners:
Speakers:
Adrian Coman
International Social Justice Program Director, Arcus Foundation
Adrian Coman
International Social Justice Program Director, Arcus Foundation
Adrian Coman has worked for over 20 years in human rights advocacy, philanthropy, education, and politics. Since 2013, he coordinates the International Human Rights Program at the Arcus Foundation in New York. Adrian was the first executive director of ACCEPT, which contributed to the repeal of the anti-gay criminal law and the adoption of antidiscrimination provisions in Romania, served as program director of OutRight International, and worked for a Member of the European Parliament on human rights protection and anti-corruption. Adrian was a litigant in Case C‑673/16, Coman, Hamilton, and ACCEPT v. Romania, in which the Court of Justice of the European Union decided that the term “spouse” in the EU free movement law includes same-sex spouses. In the same legal proceeding, the Constitutional Court of Romania subsequently recognized the right to private life and family of same-sex couples (2018). Adrian holds degrees in chemistry and human rights, and is fluent in English, Spanish, French and Romanian.
Viviane Simakawa
Program Officer, International Trans Fund Co-Chair, Trans & Intersex Funding Task Force
Viviane Simakawa
Program Officer, International Trans Fund Co-Chair, Trans & Intersex Funding Task Force
Viviane works as Program Officer at the International Trans Fund. Viviane works as Program Officer at the International Trans Fund. She is a transfeminist activist, researcher and economist based in Brazil, and is currently studying issues related to gender identities and expressions as a Ph.D. candidate in Women, Gender and Feminist Studies at the Federal University of Bahia (UFBA). is a transfeminist activist, researcher, and economist based in Brazil. With seven years of professional experience, she has been actively involved in organizing and participating in initiatives related to SOGIESC issues, focusing specifically on Latin American contexts. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Women, Gender, and Feminist Studies at the Federal University of Bahia (UFBA), she passionately explores gender identity and expression in her research.
Viviane’s work is significantly influenced by her engagement with activism and research on trans issues, particularly in the areas of trans depathologization and local initiatives in Brazil. Her dedication centers on resourcing and supporting trans individuals in various spheres and contexts. Previously, she served as a member of the ITF’s Steering Committee. Viviane also holds a Master’s degree in Cultural Studies and a BA in Economics.
Jabulani Pereira
Senior Program Officer, American Jewish World Service (AJWS)
Jabulani Pereira
Senior Program Officer, American Jewish World Service (AJWS)
Jabulani C. Pereira, residing and working in Johannesburg, South Africa, is an activist, researcher, trainer, and facilitator. As the co-founder and coordinator of Iranti-Org, Jabulani has dedicated 24 years to organizing efforts. They have contributed to organizations such as the Legal Resources Centre and Soul City, and served as a Board member of FEW, a national black lesbian organization based in Johannesburg. A graduate of New York University, Jabulani holds a Master of Arts degree with a major and focus in museum studies. Their thesis, titled “Museum Exhibitions, Mass Violence, and Human Rights,” delves into the ethical responsibility of museums in displaying photographs depicting atrocities.
Jabulani currently serves as a Senior Program Officer at the American Jewish World Service (AJWS).
Marina Gonzalez Flores
Senior Officer for Program, Events, and Member Engagement
Marina Gonzalez Flores
Senior Officer for Program, Events, and Member Engagement
Marina Gonzalez Flores is the Senior Officer for Programs, Events, and Member Engagement at the Global Philanthropy Project (GPP). In her current role, Marina oversees most of the public-facing programming GPP does, such as webinars, conferences, and task forces, and supports members in their involvement with GPP. Marina has worked at GPP since 2018, where she started as Program Associate.
Previously, Marina worked at the Citizens Committee for New York City, supporting organizers and grassroots neighborhood improvement projects through resources and micro-grants. Marina is committed to organizing locally in the U.S. and Mexico, as a trained doula and through a feminist collective she is part of. Marina graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz, with a bachelor’s degree in Politics and Latin American and Latino Studies and from Columbia University with a master’s degree in Human Rights Studies.
