Got ideas about the future of LGBTQ+ rights in Jamaica? Your voice matters.

The Equality For All Foundation Jamaica Ltd. IDAHOT 2026 Essay Competition is now open to all Jamaicans 18+.

📝 Essay Topic:
“Considering the current legal and social status of queer people in Jamaica, how can the vision of the Queer Agenda particularly for Family Life, Education and Training and Employment be realized?”

Submission Guidelines:
✔️1,500 – 2,000 words
✔️Written in English
✔️APA citation with reference list
✔️Must incorporate recommendations from the Queer Agenda
✔️Include author name and essay title
✔️AI-generated essays are not permitted

🏆 Prizes:
🥇 $30,000 | 🥈 $20,000 | 🥉 $10,000

📅 Deadline: April 10, 2026 (5PM)
📧 Submit to: adrian@equalityjamaica.org
Subject: IDAHOT Essay Competition 2026

Share your ideas. Shape the conversation. Help imagine a more inclusive Jamaica.