The International PRIDE Centre
@intl-pride-centre.bsky.social
Africa-based LGBTQI+ NGO. Legal & policy analysis & programming tools for aid organisations. Analysis and guidelines for humanitarian response agencies in anti-LGBTQI+ environments.🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️💜🌍
Rejoignez-nous pour nos webinaires sur (i)la gestion des risques pour les programmes inclusifs LGBTQ+ dans des contextes restrictifs ou (ii)l'inclusion du personnel pour les les ONG ou les agences des Nations Unies. En anglais et en français. Envoyez-nous un message privé pour vous inscrire.
December 3, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Rejoignez-nous pour nos webinaires sur (i)la gestion des risques pour les programmes inclusifs LGBTQ+ dans des contextes restrictifs ou (ii)l'inclusion du personnel pour les les ONG ou les agences des Nations Unies. En anglais et en français. Envoyez-nous un message privé pour vous inscrire.
🌈 Honoured🌈
On 27 Nov, The International PRIDE Centre joined the High Commission of Canada to Kenya for a powerful dialogue on LGBTQIA+ refugee rights.
Key message: #durablesolutions are not possible without lifting the freeze on RSD for LGBTQIA+ asylum seekers.
#LGBTQIA #Refugees
On 27 Nov, The International PRIDE Centre joined the High Commission of Canada to Kenya for a powerful dialogue on LGBTQIA+ refugee rights.
Key message: #durablesolutions are not possible without lifting the freeze on RSD for LGBTQIA+ asylum seekers.
#LGBTQIA #Refugees
December 1, 2025 at 7:18 AM
🌈 Honoured🌈
On 27 Nov, The International PRIDE Centre joined the High Commission of Canada to Kenya for a powerful dialogue on LGBTQIA+ refugee rights.
Key message: #durablesolutions are not possible without lifting the freeze on RSD for LGBTQIA+ asylum seekers.
#LGBTQIA #Refugees
On 27 Nov, The International PRIDE Centre joined the High Commission of Canada to Kenya for a powerful dialogue on LGBTQIA+ refugee rights.
Key message: #durablesolutions are not possible without lifting the freeze on RSD for LGBTQIA+ asylum seekers.
#LGBTQIA #Refugees
Today is World AIDS Day.
We stand with every person living with #HIV / #AIDS and the advocates, health workers, community-led groups fighting to end AIDS worldwide.
But decades of progress are at risk.
#WorldAIDSDay #EndAIDS #GlobalHealth #Solidarity
We stand with every person living with #HIV / #AIDS and the advocates, health workers, community-led groups fighting to end AIDS worldwide.
But decades of progress are at risk.
#WorldAIDSDay #EndAIDS #GlobalHealth #Solidarity
December 1, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Today is World AIDS Day.
We stand with every person living with #HIV / #AIDS and the advocates, health workers, community-led groups fighting to end AIDS worldwide.
But decades of progress are at risk.
#WorldAIDSDay #EndAIDS #GlobalHealth #Solidarity
We stand with every person living with #HIV / #AIDS and the advocates, health workers, community-led groups fighting to end AIDS worldwide.
But decades of progress are at risk.
#WorldAIDSDay #EndAIDS #GlobalHealth #Solidarity
In truth, most UN and NGO humanitarian and refugee response frameworks don’t even mention LGBTQIA+ communities.
When people are left out of planning, they’re left behind in crises. Inclusion isn’t extra it’s essential.
#MythVsFact #LGBTQIA #HumanitarianInclusion #EqualityForAll
When people are left out of planning, they’re left behind in crises. Inclusion isn’t extra it’s essential.
#MythVsFact #LGBTQIA #HumanitarianInclusion #EqualityForAll
November 25, 2025 at 7:28 PM
In truth, most UN and NGO humanitarian and refugee response frameworks don’t even mention LGBTQIA+ communities.
When people are left out of planning, they’re left behind in crises. Inclusion isn’t extra it’s essential.
#MythVsFact #LGBTQIA #HumanitarianInclusion #EqualityForAll
When people are left out of planning, they’re left behind in crises. Inclusion isn’t extra it’s essential.
#MythVsFact #LGBTQIA #HumanitarianInclusion #EqualityForAll
People assume #LGBTQIA+ groups in the Global South are “well-funded.”
The truth? They receive less than 0.1% of global aid, while anti-LGBTQIA+ movements get 3x more funding.
The truth? They receive less than 0.1% of global aid, while anti-LGBTQIA+ movements get 3x more funding.
November 25, 2025 at 7:25 PM
People assume #LGBTQIA+ groups in the Global South are “well-funded.”
The truth? They receive less than 0.1% of global aid, while anti-LGBTQIA+ movements get 3x more funding.
The truth? They receive less than 0.1% of global aid, while anti-LGBTQIA+ movements get 3x more funding.
In this second installment of our Myth/Fact series, we’re unpacking one of the most widespread misconceptions about LGBTQIA+ individuals in Africa.
Same-sex acts are criminalised in 32 African countries is not.
Yet LGBTQIA+ people still face harassment and abuse.
#LGBTQIA+ #PRIDECentre #MYTHvsFACT
Same-sex acts are criminalised in 32 African countries is not.
Yet LGBTQIA+ people still face harassment and abuse.
#LGBTQIA+ #PRIDECentre #MYTHvsFACT
November 17, 2025 at 2:01 PM
In this second installment of our Myth/Fact series, we’re unpacking one of the most widespread misconceptions about LGBTQIA+ individuals in Africa.
Same-sex acts are criminalised in 32 African countries is not.
Yet LGBTQIA+ people still face harassment and abuse.
#LGBTQIA+ #PRIDECentre #MYTHvsFACT
Same-sex acts are criminalised in 32 African countries is not.
Yet LGBTQIA+ people still face harassment and abuse.
#LGBTQIA+ #PRIDECentre #MYTHvsFACT
There’s a common belief that LGBTQIA+ people are already included in UN and NGO response plans.
But in truth, most humanitarian and refugee response frameworks don’t even mention LGBTQIA+ communities.
#MythVsFact #LGBTQIA #HumanitarianInclusion #ThePrideCentre #EqualityForAll
But in truth, most humanitarian and refugee response frameworks don’t even mention LGBTQIA+ communities.
#MythVsFact #LGBTQIA #HumanitarianInclusion #ThePrideCentre #EqualityForAll
November 13, 2025 at 11:32 AM
There’s a common belief that LGBTQIA+ people are already included in UN and NGO response plans.
But in truth, most humanitarian and refugee response frameworks don’t even mention LGBTQIA+ communities.
#MythVsFact #LGBTQIA #HumanitarianInclusion #ThePrideCentre #EqualityForAll
But in truth, most humanitarian and refugee response frameworks don’t even mention LGBTQIA+ communities.
#MythVsFact #LGBTQIA #HumanitarianInclusion #ThePrideCentre #EqualityForAll
Have you ever wondered what’s fact and what’s a myth about LGBTQIA+ realities in Africa ?
Starting today, we’re breaking down some common misconceptions one myth at a time.
#MythVsFact #LGBTQIA #Africa #ThePrideCentre
Starting today, we’re breaking down some common misconceptions one myth at a time.
#MythVsFact #LGBTQIA #Africa #ThePrideCentre
November 12, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Have you ever wondered what’s fact and what’s a myth about LGBTQIA+ realities in Africa ?
Starting today, we’re breaking down some common misconceptions one myth at a time.
#MythVsFact #LGBTQIA #Africa #ThePrideCentre
Starting today, we’re breaking down some common misconceptions one myth at a time.
#MythVsFact #LGBTQIA #Africa #ThePrideCentre
Being an ally isn’t just about bold activism sometimes it’s about quiet courage.
A pride pin on your bag.
A respectful correction in a meeting.
A reminder that someone is safe with you.
#Allyship#Inclusion #LGBTQIA #HumanitarianWork#PRIDECentre
A pride pin on your bag.
A respectful correction in a meeting.
A reminder that someone is safe with you.
#Allyship#Inclusion #LGBTQIA #HumanitarianWork#PRIDECentre
October 30, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Being an ally isn’t just about bold activism sometimes it’s about quiet courage.
A pride pin on your bag.
A respectful correction in a meeting.
A reminder that someone is safe with you.
#Allyship#Inclusion #LGBTQIA #HumanitarianWork#PRIDECentre
A pride pin on your bag.
A respectful correction in a meeting.
A reminder that someone is safe with you.
#Allyship#Inclusion #LGBTQIA #HumanitarianWork#PRIDECentre
This Intersex Awareness Day (26 Oct), we reaffirm our commitment to visibility, dignity, and equality for intersex people everywhere.
At The International PRIDE Centre, we see you, we stand with you.
#IntersexAwarenessDay #IntersexSolidarityDay #SOGIESC #HumanRights #Inclusion #ThePRIDECentre
At The International PRIDE Centre, we see you, we stand with you.
#IntersexAwarenessDay #IntersexSolidarityDay #SOGIESC #HumanRights #Inclusion #ThePRIDECentre
October 26, 2025 at 11:21 AM
This Intersex Awareness Day (26 Oct), we reaffirm our commitment to visibility, dignity, and equality for intersex people everywhere.
At The International PRIDE Centre, we see you, we stand with you.
#IntersexAwarenessDay #IntersexSolidarityDay #SOGIESC #HumanRights #Inclusion #ThePRIDECentre
At The International PRIDE Centre, we see you, we stand with you.
#IntersexAwarenessDay #IntersexSolidarityDay #SOGIESC #HumanRights #Inclusion #ThePRIDECentre
After a short break, “Long Story-Short” is back!
Even among folks who are 100% on board with queer inclusion, there can be a fear of getting it ‘wrong’.
Being comfortable with asking queer terminology is important!
Even among folks who are 100% on board with queer inclusion, there can be a fear of getting it ‘wrong’.
Being comfortable with asking queer terminology is important!
October 14, 2025 at 11:03 AM
After a short break, “Long Story-Short” is back!
Even among folks who are 100% on board with queer inclusion, there can be a fear of getting it ‘wrong’.
Being comfortable with asking queer terminology is important!
Even among folks who are 100% on board with queer inclusion, there can be a fear of getting it ‘wrong’.
Being comfortable with asking queer terminology is important!
We are honoured to be part of an important conversation with LGBTQIA+ refugees in Kenya, exploring their lived experiences, challenges, and resilience.
A huge thank you to everyone who participated and to the organizations creating safer, more inclusive spaces for all.
#Inclusion #RefugeeRights
A huge thank you to everyone who participated and to the organizations creating safer, more inclusive spaces for all.
#Inclusion #RefugeeRights
October 13, 2025 at 12:16 PM
We are honoured to be part of an important conversation with LGBTQIA+ refugees in Kenya, exploring their lived experiences, challenges, and resilience.
A huge thank you to everyone who participated and to the organizations creating safer, more inclusive spaces for all.
#Inclusion #RefugeeRights
A huge thank you to everyone who participated and to the organizations creating safer, more inclusive spaces for all.
#Inclusion #RefugeeRights
Our first workshop in Nairobi!
October 1, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Our first workshop in Nairobi!
At our recent workshop, we explored why embracing inclusion is essential in humanitarian contexts.
When aid is inclusive, it not only reaches more people it restores dignity, safety, and belonging.
What are your thoughts on making humanitarian aid truly inclusive?
When aid is inclusive, it not only reaches more people it restores dignity, safety, and belonging.
What are your thoughts on making humanitarian aid truly inclusive?
October 1, 2025 at 11:01 AM
At our recent workshop, we explored why embracing inclusion is essential in humanitarian contexts.
When aid is inclusive, it not only reaches more people it restores dignity, safety, and belonging.
What are your thoughts on making humanitarian aid truly inclusive?
When aid is inclusive, it not only reaches more people it restores dignity, safety, and belonging.
What are your thoughts on making humanitarian aid truly inclusive?
At the Embracing LGBTQIA+ Inclusion in Humanitarian Action workshop in Nairobi, on why true humanitarian response must also mean inclusive response.
This workshop brought together humanitarians, civil society, and legal experts to chart practical pathways toward equity and protection.
This workshop brought together humanitarians, civil society, and legal experts to chart practical pathways toward equity and protection.
September 26, 2025 at 7:48 AM
At the Embracing LGBTQIA+ Inclusion in Humanitarian Action workshop in Nairobi, on why true humanitarian response must also mean inclusive response.
This workshop brought together humanitarians, civil society, and legal experts to chart practical pathways toward equity and protection.
This workshop brought together humanitarians, civil society, and legal experts to chart practical pathways toward equity and protection.
On #BiVisibilityDay we celebrate the vibrant,diverse,resilient identities within the #bisexual+ spectrum.
We also use this day as a reminder of the need to with our bi+ siblings living in settings of displacement, conflict, and in countries/communities where they are not free to raise their voices.
We also use this day as a reminder of the need to with our bi+ siblings living in settings of displacement, conflict, and in countries/communities where they are not free to raise their voices.
September 18, 2025 at 2:03 PM
On #BiVisibilityDay we celebrate the vibrant,diverse,resilient identities within the #bisexual+ spectrum.
We also use this day as a reminder of the need to with our bi+ siblings living in settings of displacement, conflict, and in countries/communities where they are not free to raise their voices.
We also use this day as a reminder of the need to with our bi+ siblings living in settings of displacement, conflict, and in countries/communities where they are not free to raise their voices.
🌍🏳️🌈 Do I have LGBTQIA+ colleagues?
Even in contexts where it may not be safe to be open, research shows that around 9% of people worldwide identify as LGBTQIA+.
Homophobia and transphobia are never acceptable—just like racism, sexism, ableism, or ageism.
🌐 Learn more at: pridecentre.org
Even in contexts where it may not be safe to be open, research shows that around 9% of people worldwide identify as LGBTQIA+.
Homophobia and transphobia are never acceptable—just like racism, sexism, ableism, or ageism.
🌐 Learn more at: pridecentre.org
September 12, 2025 at 1:14 PM
🌍🏳️🌈 Do I have LGBTQIA+ colleagues?
Even in contexts where it may not be safe to be open, research shows that around 9% of people worldwide identify as LGBTQIA+.
Homophobia and transphobia are never acceptable—just like racism, sexism, ableism, or ageism.
🌐 Learn more at: pridecentre.org
Even in contexts where it may not be safe to be open, research shows that around 9% of people worldwide identify as LGBTQIA+.
Homophobia and transphobia are never acceptable—just like racism, sexism, ableism, or ageism.
🌐 Learn more at: pridecentre.org
Webinar | 16 Sept 2025
2–3:30 PM Bujumbura | 3–4:30 PM Nairobi
Hosted by International PRIDE Centre & Moli
Explore how to strengthen LGBTQIA+ inclusion in aid programming despite shrinking civic space in Burundi.
Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#Burundi #InclusiveAid #LGBTQIA
2–3:30 PM Bujumbura | 3–4:30 PM Nairobi
Hosted by International PRIDE Centre & Moli
Explore how to strengthen LGBTQIA+ inclusion in aid programming despite shrinking civic space in Burundi.
Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#Burundi #InclusiveAid #LGBTQIA
September 8, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Webinar | 16 Sept 2025
2–3:30 PM Bujumbura | 3–4:30 PM Nairobi
Hosted by International PRIDE Centre & Moli
Explore how to strengthen LGBTQIA+ inclusion in aid programming despite shrinking civic space in Burundi.
Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#Burundi #InclusiveAid #LGBTQIA
2–3:30 PM Bujumbura | 3–4:30 PM Nairobi
Hosted by International PRIDE Centre & Moli
Explore how to strengthen LGBTQIA+ inclusion in aid programming despite shrinking civic space in Burundi.
Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#Burundi #InclusiveAid #LGBTQIA
Nous sommes heureux de partager avec vous la traduction française de l'analyse juridique du Centre PRIDE sur le #Burundi. #lgbtq pridecentre.org/wp-content/u...
September 8, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Nous sommes heureux de partager avec vous la traduction française de l'analyse juridique du Centre PRIDE sur le #Burundi. #lgbtq pridecentre.org/wp-content/u...
🚨 Why We Stopped Using X (Twitter) and Meta — And Why You Can Too 🚨
✨ Here’s where we connect instead:
🌐 Bluesky, LinkedIn, Mastodon, Signal & TikTok.
None of these platforms are flawless, but they do better at protecting communities and moderating hate.
#LGBTQIA #DigitalSafety #PrideCentre
✨ Here’s where we connect instead:
🌐 Bluesky, LinkedIn, Mastodon, Signal & TikTok.
None of these platforms are flawless, but they do better at protecting communities and moderating hate.
#LGBTQIA #DigitalSafety #PrideCentre
September 5, 2025 at 10:22 AM
🚨 Why We Stopped Using X (Twitter) and Meta — And Why You Can Too 🚨
✨ Here’s where we connect instead:
🌐 Bluesky, LinkedIn, Mastodon, Signal & TikTok.
None of these platforms are flawless, but they do better at protecting communities and moderating hate.
#LGBTQIA #DigitalSafety #PrideCentre
✨ Here’s where we connect instead:
🌐 Bluesky, LinkedIn, Mastodon, Signal & TikTok.
None of these platforms are flawless, but they do better at protecting communities and moderating hate.
#LGBTQIA #DigitalSafety #PrideCentre
It is so sad - and infuriating - when #LGBTQI people are used as targets and tools by broken regimes.
Why are governments doing this?
They do it to try and distract people from their corruption, their human rights abuses, and their neglect of their own people.
bbc.com/news/article...
Why are governments doing this?
They do it to try and distract people from their corruption, their human rights abuses, and their neglect of their own people.
bbc.com/news/article...
Burkina Faso's parliament votes to outlaw homosexual acts
People could face up to five years in prison for breaking the new measure once signed into law.
bbc.com
September 3, 2025 at 7:47 AM
It is so sad - and infuriating - when #LGBTQI people are used as targets and tools by broken regimes.
Why are governments doing this?
They do it to try and distract people from their corruption, their human rights abuses, and their neglect of their own people.
bbc.com/news/article...
Why are governments doing this?
They do it to try and distract people from their corruption, their human rights abuses, and their neglect of their own people.
bbc.com/news/article...
Reposted by The International PRIDE Centre
Please join us for our webinar next Thursday at 1pm Lilongwe/ 2pm Nairobi time. The briefing will be facilitated by PRIDE and the Ivy Foundation, and will explore the legal and operational environment for LGBTQIA+ inclusion in Malawi, and to discuss practical entry points for more inclusive aid.
August 29, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Please join us for our webinar next Thursday at 1pm Lilongwe/ 2pm Nairobi time. The briefing will be facilitated by PRIDE and the Ivy Foundation, and will explore the legal and operational environment for LGBTQIA+ inclusion in Malawi, and to discuss practical entry points for more inclusive aid.
"REGISTER NOW"
On 4th September 🌈
Lessons from Malawi's LGBTQIA+ Legal Briefing - Inclusive Aid in Hostile Environments
On 4th September 🌈
Lessons from Malawi's LGBTQIA+ Legal Briefing - Inclusive Aid in Hostile Environments
September 2, 2025 at 2:30 PM
"REGISTER NOW"
On 4th September 🌈
Lessons from Malawi's LGBTQIA+ Legal Briefing - Inclusive Aid in Hostile Environments
On 4th September 🌈
Lessons from Malawi's LGBTQIA+ Legal Briefing - Inclusive Aid in Hostile Environments