By Peace Maquba September 15th marked a pivotal moment in the global movement for intersex rights.On this day, the UN Human Rights Council received a groundbreaking report on thehuman rights of intersex people. This historic milestone was accompanied by apowerful panel discussion and impactful interventions from civil society organizations,UN agencies, and member states. It stands…
In 2024, the ILGA World Conference, which was co-hosted by Iranti and Gender Dynamix, returned to Africa for the first time in 25 years. This was a monumental moment for the LGBTQI+ community – not only in Africa but across the world. We are excited to share this documentary that captures important moments from the conference!
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…
The Centre for Human Rights hosted a side event during the 45th session of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child which was held in Maseru, Lesotho. Our Intersex Officer, Peace Maquba joined the discussion as they shared an evidence-based analysis on the challenges faced by intersex children in…
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…
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…
Press Statement: 90-Day Halt on US Foreign Aid 29 January 2025 For immediate release We are devastated by the decision made by newly elected President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, to put in place an executive order calling for an immediate 90-day halt on foreign aid. This directly impacts initiatives such as…
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…
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…
When Zoey Black decided to move from the performance stage to behind the scenes, she wanted to spotlight queer experiences – something that impacted her directly as a transgender woman. “As a queer person, I really struggled with content or resources that spoke to my experience as a trans woman and at the time, I…
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