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Iranti Welcomes Akani Shimange as the Organisation’s New Executive Director
Iranti welcomes a new Executive Director

Iranti Welcomes Akani Shimange as the Organisation’s New Executive Director

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Iranti is pleased to announce the appointment of Akani Shimange as its new Executive Director.

Akani joins Iranti as the world celebrated the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT) a few days ago, and as LBQTI people’s rights on the continent are under increased attack. The need for organisations like Iranti to document, engage and resist stigma, violence and discrimination has never been sharper.

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The 7th Pan Africa ILGA Conference is underway in Johannesburg

Unbreakable: Africa’s queer movement rises together in Johannesburg, South Africa!

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By Mogau Makitla The 7th Pan Africa ILGA Regional Conference is underway in Johannesburg, South Africa – bringing together LGBTQI+ activists, advocates, and community leaders from across the continent and beyond! Under the rallying call “Unbreakable: Our Pride, Our Power, Our Future” participants are convening to reflect, strategise, and strengthen collective action in the face of mounting…

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Highs and Hopes: Reflections on the ILGA Conference in Cape Town

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The vibrant city of Cape Town recently played host to the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, and Intersex Association (ILGA) conference, and it was nothing short of inspiring. Iranti, as local co-hosts (with Gender DynamiX),  we are proud to have welcomed people from far and wide. This gathering of activists, advocates, and allies from around…

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South African Pride Takes Over the Streets

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Written by: Mogau Makitla Thirty four years after the Gay & Lesbian Organization of Witwatersrand (GLOW) took to the streets of Johannesburg to host the first Pride march in South Africa, pride continues to roam the streets with community-driven celebrations, events and safe spaces across the country. This landmark event was a steppingstone towards highlighting…

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IRANTI IS HIRING: Programmes Manager

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Reports to the Executive Director Location: South Africa: Johannesburg – Brixton About Us: Iranti  is a leading non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting and protecting the human rights of Lesbian and Bisexual women, intersex, trans, gender-diverse, and non-binary persons in Southern Africa. We work tirelessly to advance justice, equality, and dignity for the LBQTI community. Our team is passionate about making a…

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THE ATN IS HIRING: Communications Officer

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The African Trans Network (ATN) is recruiting a Communications Officer to manage ATN’s communications and stakeholder engagement.  About the ATN The ATN was formed in 2020, with a clear mission is to strengthen the human rights advocacy and networking capacity of Trans movements. The creation of a pan-African transgender network that would be representative of…

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THE ATN IS HIRING: Consultant Regional Coordinator

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The African Trans Network (ATN) is recruiting a consultant regional coordinator to lead the management and operations of the ATN. About the ATN The ATN was formed in 2020, with a clear mission is to strengthen the human rights advocacy and networking capacity of Trans movements. The creation of a pan-African transgender network that would…

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MEET THE TEAM: Siphokazi Nombande

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Say Hello to Iranti’s new Logistics Coordinator, Siphokazi Nombande. Born in the small town of Oudtshoorn in the Western Cape, Siphokazi Nombande had dreams of becoming an accountant. Having started out her career at the finance department of the South African Police Service, she always knew she was good with numbers. It was no surprise…

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PRESS STATEMENT: IDAHOBIT 2024 – Fighting for Equality Despite Regress

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“No one left behind: equality, freedom and justice for all” is this year’s theme as we commemorate International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT).   The day commemorates the decision made on the 17th of May 1990 by the World Health Organisation towards the declassification of homosexuality as a mental disorder, thus removing it from…

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