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SUMMARY:Democracy for Who? LGBTQ+ Rights and the Crisis of Inclusion.
DESCRIPTION:Join The Equality Pathway in collaboration with Q-Corner this IDAHOBIT 2026 for “Democracy for Who? LGBTQ+ Rights and the Crisis of Inclusion”\, a conversation exploring the realities of exclusion\, discrimination\, and inequality faced by LGBTQ+ people within democratic spaces. Together\, we will reflect\, engage\, and advocate for a future where inclusion\, dignity\, and human rights are truly for everyone.
URL:https://may17.org/event/democracy-for-who-lgbtq-rights-and-the-crisis-of-inclusion/
LOCATION:Nigeria\, Abeokuta\, West\, Nigeria
CATEGORIES:Awareness activity
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Equality Pathway":MAILTO:admin@equalitypath.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Lagos:20250517T180000
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SUMMARY:Feminist Rising: Maximizing the Power of communities to navigate Transphobia and Homophobia Amidst Anti-Rights Movements
DESCRIPTION:The event is a virtual public discussion on Maximizing the Power of communities to navigate Transphobia and Homophobia Amidst Anti-Rights Movements. \nThe event will feature 4 seasoned LGBTQI+ activists as speakers discussing on diverse topics including:\n1. Building Solidarity and Community Power:\n*Emphasize the importance of building solidarity between feminist and LGBTQ+ communities\, and discuss strategies for maximizing community power.\n*Highlight the role of grassroots activism\, and discuss ways to amplify marginalized voices.\n2. Understanding the Challenges:\n*Discuss the intersection of feminism\, transphobia\, and homophobia\, and the impact of anti-rights movements on marginalized communities.\n*Explore the ways in which systemic oppression affects different groups\n3. Navigating Resistance and Pushback:\n*Discuss the challenges of navigating resistance and pushback from anti-rights movements\, and share strategies for resilience and resistance.\n*Explore the role of advocacy\, activism\, and community-led initiatives in pushing back against oppressive forces.\n4. Creating a More Inclusive Future:\n*Envision a more inclusive future and discuss ways to create a world where feminist and LGBTQ+ communities can thrive.\n*Discuss policy changes that can promote inclusivity\, and emphasize the importance of continued activism and advocacy. \nThe event will also feature comments\, interventions and questions from listeners.
URL:https://may17.org/event/2025-feminist-rising/
LOCATION:Nigeria\, Abeokuta\, West\, Nigeria
CATEGORIES:Awareness activity
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ORGANIZER;CN="Positive Champions Health and Empowerment Initiative (PCHEI)":MAILTO:positivechampionsinitiative@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250518
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SUMMARY:IDAHOBIT 2025: Celebrating Community
DESCRIPTION:This is an online campaign by WITI celebrating the beauty and power of community this international day against Homophobia\, biphobia and transphobia. Submit a creative work on the power of community\, and stand a chance to win cash prizes!\nGUIDELINES:\nsubmission could be in any medium of you choice\, poetry\, short stories\, artworks\, photographs\, spoken words etc. let your creative spirit be free!\n• short stories and poetry have a word limit of 250 words.\n• videos should not be longer than two minutes.\nThis campaign is open to LBQT+ women resident in Nigeria.
URL:https://may17.org/event/idahobit-2025-celebrating-community/
LOCATION:Nigeria\, Abeokuta\, West\, Nigeria
CATEGORIES:Awareness activity,Art or creative expression,Media or campaign,Institutional or corporate initiative
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ORGANIZER;CN="Women in Innovation and Tech Initiative (WITI)":MAILTO:eti@womensequalityspace.org
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