Gender Equity Network

Ensuring Enforcement of Gender Equality Laws

Founded in 2018, Truly Equal is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring the enforcement of gender equality laws, particularly Title IX, by identifying and addressing violations in educational institutions across the United States.

To ensure that any organization receiving federal funds complies with Title IX by prohibiting programs or scholarships that discriminate based on gender or sex.

A society where all educational programs and opportunities are free from gender-based discrimination, upholding the principles of equality and fairness.

Established by a group of advocates committed to addressing gender disparities in educational institutions and ensuring compliance with federal equality laws. Since 2018, reviewed over 5,000 colleges and universities for Title IX compliance. They've also filed more than 5,600 complaints with the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights, addressing discriminatory programs and scholarships.

• Title IX Compliance Reviews: Conducting comprehensive assessments of educational institutions to identify gender-based discriminatory practices.
• Filing Complaints: Submitting formal complaints to the Office of Civil Rights to address and rectify Title IX violations.
• Educational Outreach: Providing resources and guidance to individuals and institutions on understanding and adhering to Title IX regulations.
• Ensuring non-discriminatory scholarships and programs in educational institutions.
• Advocating for equal opportunities for all genders in academia.

In 2024, Truly Equal completed 2,248 reviews of colleges, filed 1,771 Title IX complaints, and identified 4,692 violations—97.5% of which involved discrimination against men. In addition, they've successfully resolved violations at numerous higher education institutions, including UCLA, Stanford, Yale, Sarah Lawrence, and Binghamton University.

• Emma Johnson: Executive Director leading strategic initiatives and organizational growth.
• Board Members and Staff: Dedicated professionals and volunteers committed to Truly Equal's mission.

• Collaborates with various stakeholders, including legal experts and advocacy groups, to strengthen enforcement efforts and promote gender equality.

• Donations: Financial contributions to support Truly Equal's mission and programs.
• Volunteering: Opportunities to assist in research, outreach, and advocacy efforts.
• Events and Campaigns: Participation in awareness campaigns, workshops, and community events to promote compliance with Title IX and gender equality.

Location: Richmond, Virginia, USA.

Email: contact@trulyequal.org

Official website: https://trulyequal.org/contact/