Many credit the Stonewall Riots, which took place from 28 June - 3 July 1969 as the beginning of the LGBTI movement’s public fight to end discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. The first Pride Marches were held in the United States cities of Los Angeles, New York and Chicago…
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Press release: UN Human Rights Council Resolution on racial dismcimination and police brutality
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA On 17 and 18 June 2020 the United Nations Human Rights Council held an Urgent Debate, at the request of the Africa Group, on racial discrimination and police brutality. The Special Rapporteur on Racism, Tendayi Achiume noted “The proximate catalyst for this debate is the recent police…
43rd Session of the UN Human Rights Council: Urgent Debate on racism / police violence
17 June 2020 Thank you Mr President, Action Canada makes this statement on behalf of the Sexual Rights Initiative and the Coalition of African Lesbians. Black Lives Matter. We make this statement in solidarity with all people of African-descent in the United States of America who are victims of police…
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06Jul 20
Statement: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Right to Health
Madam President, Action Canada makes this statement on behalf of the Sexual Rights Initiative and the Coalition of African Lesbians. As pointed out in the report of the Special Rapporteur - ‘without addressing human rights seriously, any investment in mental health will not be effective’. Following the outcomes of the…
26Jun 20
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: RESEARCH / WRITING CONSULTANCY
The Coalition of African Lesbians (CAL) seeks expressions of interest from suitable candidates to undertake the research and writing of a feminist wellbeing report from 14th July 2020 to 14th August 2020. The Consultancy may be awarded to an individual or a team of consultants either in an organisation or…
14May 20
Appel à candidatures : Agente Média et Communications
Coalition of African Lesbians À propos de la Coalition of African Lesbians CAL travaille afin de transformer l’Afrique en un endroit où les femmes lesbiennes et bisexuelles et les personnes transdiverses peuvent jouir et accéder à la gamme complète de leur droits humains, en sachant que nous sommes reconnues en…
14May 20
Vacancy: Media and Communications Officer
About the Coalition of African Lesbians CAL works to transform Africa into a place where all lesbians, bisexual women and transdiverse people can enjoy and access the full range of human rights, secure in the knowledge that we are recognized as full citizens, with rich and diverse cultures, and a…
30Apr 20
Statement- South African UPR report
Thank you, Mr. President. Action Canada makes this statement in collaboration with the Sexual Rights Initiative. Of the 243 recommendations made by member states to South Africa many echo the recommendations made in the previous cycle, having been pointed out by civil society. These relate to a set of commonly…
30Apr 20
Universal Periodic Review of Lesotho: Shadow Report
This joint submission was written by The Collective of Lesotho comprising representatives of civil society organisations including Rainbow Alliance of Lesotho, Masters of Healing Foundations and Independent Activists with technical support from the Coalition of African Lesbians and Sexual Rights Initiative. The report focuses on the lived experiences of lesbian,…
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The Coalition of African Lesbians is a feminist, activist and Pan-Africanist network of 14 organisations in 10 countries in sub-Saharan Africa committed to advancing freedom, justice and bodily autonomy for all women on the African continent and beyond.
The Coalition is committed to raising consciousness amongst and strengthening activism and leadership of lesbian women on sexuality and gender and its intersections with a wide range of lived realities.
We understand the place of Africa in the world and work in ways that affirm African agency and power to contribute to transformative change on the continent and in the world.
We believe in the power of collective action. We view ourselves as a part of social movements, including the women’s movements, the sexual and reproductive rights movements and the economic justice movement.
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