ILGA Word, alongside Iranti and Gender DynamiX, are hosting the 2024 ILGA World Conference in Cape Town, South Africa. The ILGA World Pre-Conferences have brought together global advocates to discuss intersectionality, solidarity, and empowerment within LGBTQI movements. From the Women’s, Intersex, Trans and Lesbian Pre-Conferences to a vibrant drag show celebrating queer culture, these events…
Discussions around Legal Gender Recognition (LGR) illuminated the unique challenges and opportunities from the perspectives of Kenya, the USA and the Asia Pacific region during a side event on LGR at the ILGA World Conference. ILGA Word alongside Iranti and Gender DynamiX are hosting the ILGA World Conference in Cape Town, South Africa. The session…
Bangkok, Thailand — December 5, 2024 — Iranti’s Trans Rights Program Officer, Sylvester Kazibwe, actively participated in the 15th Global AWID Conference, held in Bangkok from December 1-5, 2024. The conference, a significant event for feminist and human rights movements, featured a diverse range of discussions focused on gender justice and the rights of marginalized…
The vibrant city of Cape Town recently played host to the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, and Intersex Association (ILGA) conference, and it was nothing short of inspiring. Iranti, as local co-hosts (with Gender DynamiX), we are proud to have welcomed people from far and wide. This gathering of activists, advocates, and allies from around…
Written by: Mogau Makitla Thirty four years after the Gay & Lesbian Organization of Witwatersrand (GLOW) took to the streets of Johannesburg to host the first Pride march in South Africa, pride continues to roam the streets with community-driven celebrations, events and safe spaces across the country. This landmark event was a steppingstone towards highlighting…
Reports to the Executive Director Location: South Africa: Johannesburg – Brixton About Us: Iranti is a leading non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting and protecting the human rights of Lesbian and Bisexual women, intersex, trans, gender-diverse, and non-binary persons in Southern Africa. We work tirelessly to advance justice, equality, and dignity for the LBQTI community. Our team is passionate about making a…
The African Trans Network (ATN) is recruiting a Programe Officer to manage programs of the organisation. About the ATN The ATN was formed in 2020, with a clear mission is to strengthen the human rights advocacy and networking capacity of Trans movements. The creation of a pan-African transgender network that would be representative of trans-voices…
The African Trans Network (ATN) is recruiting a Communications Officer to manage ATN’s communications and stakeholder engagement. About the ATN The ATN was formed in 2020, with a clear mission is to strengthen the human rights advocacy and networking capacity of Trans movements. The creation of a pan-African transgender network that would be representative of…
The African Trans Network (ATN) is recruiting a consultant regional coordinator to lead the management and operations of the ATN. About the ATN The ATN was formed in 2020, with a clear mission is to strengthen the human rights advocacy and networking capacity of Trans movements. The creation of a pan-African transgender network that would…
Say Hello to Iranti’s new Logistics Coordinator, Siphokazi Nombande. Born in the small town of Oudtshoorn in the Western Cape, Siphokazi Nombande had dreams of becoming an accountant. Having started out her career at the finance department of the South African Police Service, she always knew she was good with numbers. It was no surprise…
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