In June 2022, Iranti and Intersex Nigeria hosted a session addressing themes and concerns around Visibility of Intersex on the continent Intersex people and intersectionality Violations that intersex people face on the continent Harmful cultural practices Self-determination, bodily autonomy and agency are crucial in affirming one’s human dignity. Iranti has been doing ongoing work to…
31 MARCH 2022 For immediate release International Transgender Day of Visibility In celebration of International Transgender Day of Visibility (31 March), Iranti has teamed up with the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) to offer Identity Document applications as well as assistance with gender marker and/or name changes to transgender persons at our offices – House…
We’re thrilled to confirm Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has agreed to meet with us in March to discuss issues around Census research and how the LGBTQIA+ community is included and affected. Last week, Iranti released a press statement expressing alarm and dismay that that the national Census would not be enumerating the LGBQTIA+ community…
PLEASE NOTE: The deadline for applications has been extended to 31 January 2022 at 17:00 SAST. Reports to: Iranti Board Role: Executive Director Number of Team members: 4 Direct, 6 Indirect ROLE OBJECTIVE: Reporting to the Iranti Board, the Executive Director (ED) will lead the organisation at the highest level by building on Iranti’s decade-long…
ABOUT US Iranti is a Johannesburg based regional non-profit organisation founded in 2012, focusing on lesbian, transgender and intersex rights. We participate in advocacy platforms to develop a deeper understanding of human rights violations, and seek ways to change policies, laws and individual hearts and minds to end homo-, trans- and intersex-phobia. We do this…
Attorney Tashwill Esterhuizen, who has more than a decade of experience in the LGBTI human rights sector, has been appointed as the new chairperson of the Johannesburg-based media-advocacy organisation Iranti. The new board comes on board as Iranti celebrates nine years of advocating for the rights of LGBTI+ persons on the African continent. While previous boards have supported the birthing of the organisation as well as building structures and systems…
Queer stories are not being represented in the South African media landscape with most stories showing a skewed, stereotyped view of queer lives. This was the view of panelists speaking on a National Film and Video Foundation panel discussion focusing on “Embracing Diversity for Queer storytelling” moderated by creative producer Makgano Mamabolo on Friday May…
LBQT womxn face constant violence, discrimination and prejudice. Our right to safety, dignity and freedom of expression is constantly curtailed, more so during lockdown when we are forced to stay with homophobic family members and abusive partners.
Iranti has a vacancy for a Board Member to serve in the position of Treasurer. The Board comprises of seven members and the Executive Director. The Board is responsible for the good governance of the organisation and has fiduciary responsibilities in its oversight of Iranti’s finances and assets. Board members adhere to a board charter…
Everybody deserves the right to safety and protection. Everyone deserves the freedom to express themselves and live authentically. These rights and freedoms are, however, not always extended to the LGBTI+ community. The ongoing stigma and violence in society has to stop! Iranti has documented countless instances of violence, rights violations and discrimination in South Africa…
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