Queer immigrants are 97 times more likely to face sexual assault in immigration detention than cisgender, heterosexual immigrants. Accessing mental health care to address trauma and mental illness can be challenging. LGBTQ+ people sometimes struggle to find a queer-affirming mental health practitioner
About UsWe provide clear ways that each of us, no matter who we are, can directly make an impact to make our society a safer place for transgender people..
Together with our partners we fight against stigma and discrimination, help end trans violence and HIV, promote sexual health and equity, and provide access to work opportunities, professional development and education
Leave no LGBTQ person behind
In Africa LGBTI persons face an alarming and hostile environment, with discriminatory legislation and ongoing human rights violations creating an atmosphere of fear and oppression.
The refusal to repeal harmful homophobic legislation has left LGBTI persons vulnerable to harassment and discrimination on a daily basis