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Forum for the empowerment of women, in partnership with Iranti, launch an accountability Symposium

Forum for the empowerment of women, in partnership with Iranti, launch an accountability Symposium

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By Mogau Makitla The Forum for the Empowerment of Women (FEW) has officially commenced its five-day accountability symposium under the theme “Building Trust. Ensuring Justice.” The symposium seeks to bring together key stakeholders within the Lesbian, Bisexual, Queer, Trans and Intersex (LBQTI) advocacy sector to foster coordinated efforts that emphasize sustainability and accountability in advocacy work. Roche…

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Reflections From the Global South: How the Trump Administration Impacts Trans & Intersex People

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By Bonke Sonjani and Mogau Makitla  In commemoration of National Human Rights Day- which took place on the 21st of March 2025, Iranti hosted a panel discussion on How the Trump Administration Affects Trans and Intersex People. We were joined by civil society organisations such as Forum for the Empowerment of Women (FEW), Parents, Families…

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Press Statement:  Statement on the untimely passing of Imam Muhsin Hendricks

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18 February 2025 We are deeply saddened by the tragic passing of Imam Muhsin Hendricks, who was brutally murdered on Saturday, 15 February, in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. The targeted attack on the faith-based leader, highlights growing concerns about violent crimes and the safety of civilians in South Africa. Imam Muhsin Hendricks dedicated his…

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Navigating Global Hurdles: Legal Gender Recognition from Kenya to the USA and Asia-Pacific

Navigating Global Hurdles: Legal Gender Recognition from Kenya to the USA and Asia-Pacific

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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…

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[VACANCY] App Developer

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Margins to Mainstream Human Rights Violation Documentation Project Service Provider (App Developer) Project: Margins to Mainstream  Location: Johannesburg  Duration: 2 months Start Date:   July 2021 End Date: 31 July 2021 Reporting to: Margins to Mainstream Programme Officer Background  Iranti is a Johannesburg based, human rights organisation that advocates for the advancement of the rights of LTI persons in Africa. We work within a…

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The Iranti Board

New Board to take Iranti into the next decade

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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…

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