Freedom and Roam Uganda (FARUG)
Member Spotlight with Freedom and Roam Uganda Freedom and Roam Uganda (FARUG) is a Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender (LBT/WsW) organization established in 2003 by a group of lesbians who were constantly…
Intersections and continuums in reproductive justice – abortion, girls and young women and gender queer folks
By Marion Stevens Within South Africa more than 20 years post democracy, the legal provisions on reproductive health and sexual orientation have been recognisable gains. It is a challenge though…
Ekurhuleni Declaration on Practical Solutions on Ending Violence and Discrimination Against Persons Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and Expression
5 March 2016 EKURHULENI DECLARATION ON PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS ON ENDING VIOLENCE AND DISCRIMINATION AGAINST PERSONS BASED ON SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY AND EXPRESSION We, the people from National Human Rights…
ACTIVISTS BRIEF: Coalition of African Lesbians says NO to a Special Rapporteur on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity
In June 2011, the South African government, with support from Brazil and Norway, led in the adoption of a historic resolution on sexual orientation and gender identity and expression at…
ACTIVISTS BRIEF: Advancing rights related to sexuality and gender at the United Nations Human Rights Council
[Le français suit ci-dessous] The June 2016 Resolution on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and Expression This June, the third resolution on sexual orientation and gender identity and expression will…
CAL@ACHPR58: Nigeria State Representatives deny any human rights violations taking place in Nigeria based on SOGI
[la version française suit ci-dessous] Dear All, On the first day of the 58th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights [ACHPR], civil society organisations were…
ACHPR 58th Session: Oral Statement by the Coalition of African Lesbians
[la version française suit ci-dessous] The Chairperson African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights 58th Ordinary Session Banjul ORAL STATEMENT BY THE COALITION OF AFRICAN LESBIANS Madame Chairperson, Honourable Commissioners: The Coalition of African Lesbians appreciates this…
Vacancies at the Coalition of African Lesbians (CAL)
About the Coalition of African Lesbians The Coalition of African Lesbians (CAL) was established in 2003. The Coalition is committed to raising consciousness amongst and strengthening activism and leadership of…
Invitation to media briefing on the outcomes of the Civil Society Pre-Conference addressing violence and discrimination based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE)
Press Invitation 1 March 2016 For Immediate Release The Collective of Advocates on Sexual Rights in Africa (CASRA), comprised of African Men for Sexual Health and Rights (AMSHeR), the Coalition…
Announcement: Civil Society Pre-Conference to the African Regional Seminar on Addressing Violence and Discrimination against persons based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE)
17 February 2016 For Immediate Release The Collective for Advocacy on Sexual Rights in Africa (CASRA), comprised of African Men for Sexual Health and Rights (AMSHeR), the Coalition of African Lesbians (CAL),…