WHO WE ARE Iranti, a Yoruba word, which means memory, was founded in 2012 with the vision of achieving a just world where sexual, gender and bodily diversity is celebrated and where everyone lives with dignity, respect and equality. Iranti uses multi-media narratives and evidence to advocate for lesbian, bisexual, queer, trans and gender…
Today we reflect on the ongoing scourge of hate- crimes in South Africa and across the globe as we mourn the brutal murder of 16-year-old Kwakhanya Mhlanganisi. By Mogau Makitla Kwakhanya, a young queer teenager from Khayelitsha, Cape Town (South Africa), was allegedly beaten with bricks before being burnt in an attack that his family…
By Mogau Makitla The 7th Pan Africa ILGA Regional Conference is underway in Johannesburg, South Africa – bringing together LGBTQI+ activists, advocates, and community leaders from across the continent and beyond! Under the rallying call “Unbreakable: Our Pride, Our Power, Our Future” participants are convening to reflect, strategise, and strengthen collective action in the face of mounting…
This Trans Day of Remembrance, we honour Nare Mphela, a staunch advocate for trans rights whose life was cut short. Between the years of 2013 and 2014 Nare, a secondary school learner, endured relentless discrimination at school, which was often instigated by the principal, who also encouraged other students to target her because of her…
By Peace Maquba September 15th marked a pivotal moment in the global movement for intersex rights.On this day, the UN Human Rights Council received a groundbreaking report on thehuman rights of intersex people. This historic milestone was accompanied by apowerful panel discussion and impactful interventions from civil society organizations,UN agencies, and member states. It stands…
In 2024, the ILGA World Conference, which was co-hosted by Iranti and Gender Dynamix, returned to Africa for the first time in 25 years. This was a monumental moment for the LGBTQI+ community – not only in Africa but across the world. We are excited to share this documentary that captures important moments from the conference!
By Mogau Makitla The Forum for the Empowerment of Women (FEW) has officially commenced its five-day accountability symposium under the theme “Building Trust. Ensuring Justice.” The symposium seeks to bring together key stakeholders within the Lesbian, Bisexual, Queer, Trans and Intersex (LBQTI) advocacy sector to foster coordinated efforts that emphasize sustainability and accountability in advocacy work. Roche…
The Centre for Human Rights hosted a side event during the 45th session of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child which was held in Maseru, Lesotho. Our Intersex Officer, Peace Maquba joined the discussion as they shared an evidence-based analysis on the challenges faced by intersex children in…
By Bonke Sonjani and Mogau Makitla In commemoration of National Human Rights Day- which took place on the 21st of March 2025, Iranti hosted a panel discussion on How the Trump Administration Affects Trans and Intersex People. We were joined by civil society organisations such as Forum for the Empowerment of Women (FEW), Parents, Families…
18 February 2025 We are deeply saddened by the tragic passing of Imam Muhsin Hendricks, who was brutally murdered on Saturday, 15 February, in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. The targeted attack on the faith-based leader, highlights growing concerns about violent crimes and the safety of civilians in South Africa. Imam Muhsin Hendricks dedicated his…
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