The Woodhull Freedom Foundation and Equality New York have submitted their comments to the Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, Graeme Reid of the United Nations Human Rights Council.

Woodhull's Submission

The Woodhull Freedom Foundation has been a long-time advocate for human rights and sexual freedom. Founded in 2003 by Mary Frances Berry, Melinda Chateauvert, Richard O. Cunningham, Judy Guerin-Cunningham, Jeffrey Montgomery, and Ricci J. Levy, the organization is based in Washington, D.C.

The Woodhull Freedom Foundation's mission is to affirm sexual freedom as a fundamental human right. The organization has been involved in various activities, including holding the Sexual Freedom Summit annually since 2010 and celebrating Sexual Freedom Day on September 23, which commemorates the birthday of Victoria Woodhull.

Partnership with Temple University

The Woodhull Freedom Foundation has also partnered with Temple University's Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies program to provide students with fieldwork opportunities. This year, two students, Milena Bottura and Jyckell Alejandra Perez, worked with the organization as part of their requirements.

As part of this partnership, students present at a research symposium at the end of their time with Woodhull. They work on various projects, including creating social media content, drafting letters to legislators, and participating in coalition meetings.

Advocacy Efforts

The Woodhull Freedom Foundation has allied itself with other organizations that share its goals, including the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression. The organization's advocacy efforts focus on promoting sexual freedom as a fundamental human right and combating groups that seek to perpetuate a culture of sexual repression.

Key Facts

  • The Woodhull Freedom Foundation was founded in 2003 by Mary Frances Berry, Melinda Chateauvert, Richard O. Cunningham, Judy Guerin-Cunningham, Jeffrey Montgomery, and Ricci J. Levy.
  • The organization's mission is to affirm sexual freedom as a fundamental human right.
  • The Woodhull Freedom Foundation has held the Sexual Freedom Summit annually since 2010.
  • The organization partners with Temple University's Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies program to provide students with fieldwork opportunities.
  • The Woodhull Freedom Foundation is based in Washington, D.C.