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The Commonwealth Equality Network
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TCEN is a network of organisations in 44 countries advancing the equality and human rights of LGBTI people across the Commonwealth. Secretariat:
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Join of Sexual Minorities Uganda, Doctor of the University , speaking online and taking questions on resisting the Uganda Anti-Homosexuality Bill: 2pm 25th May, register
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Today it's important that we appreciate The Commonwealth Equality Network's members and activists for their unwavering fight against homophobia, biphobia and transphobia #IDAHOBIT2023 #Commonwealthequality
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Today on International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia we want to celebrate all the brave activists fighting for #LGBTI+ rights around the world, particularly our @CWEquality partners #IDAHOBIT2023
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Today on International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia we want to celebrate all the brave activists fighting for #LGBTI+ rights around the world, particularly our partners #IDAHOBIT2023
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Great news from Namibia today! A huge congratulations to all those involved in this important step towards equality #LoveWins #Commonwealth
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BREAKING:Supreme Court of Namibia has recognized same-sex marriages concluded in jurisdictions abroad, affording Queer Namibians the exact same rights as heterosexual Namibians & their foreign-born spouses. Equality, the promise our liberators fought for, prevails
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Be sure to join us and the community tomorrow on Twitter for the close of the
🚨 Emergency Global Day of Action against Uganda's Anti Homosexuality Bill 2023 🚨.
See you at 7pm East African Time.
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#SayNoToAHB23
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Letter to from over 100 lawyers, activists, child rights advocates, businesspersons, educationists & others to support the Penal Code Amendment Bill to decriminalise LGBTIQ community. EG was one of many who filed intervenient petitions. It’s time Sri Lanka!
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Five years ago today, for the first time a UK Prime Minister acknowledged the impact of the anti-LGBT+ laws imposed by the British empire on the countries it colonised.
#freesafeequal #LGBTI+
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🚨SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT🚨
Our team decided to take on an important, often politicized, and contentious topic: 'Resisting Homophobia.' Join us on Thursday 20 April with our diverse panel, representing 6 different African countries. Learn more and RSVP here:
theresistancebureau.com/episodes/resis
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I’ve spent the week in London with ’s Management Committee getting the organisation ready for the challenges ahead. I am so lucky to get to work with some of the worlds best LGBTQ activists and organisations. It’s an honour.
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Great meeting with Management Committee at event today
It's heartbreaking to hear how LGBT+ lives are at such great risk in so many countries around the world & the significant role religious leaders are playing in stoking hate, discrimination & intolerance
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A busy day in with in Parliament hosted by & , then at talking all things LGBTI+ in the Commonwealth. Followed by a online meeting with Pride in the Borders.
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We welcome the ongoing commitment from UK Minister for Indo-Pacific to supporting grassroots organisations across the #Commonwealth to defend human rights and equality for LGBT+ people during today's Commonwealth Day debate➡️parliamentlive.tv/event/index/1c
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. works to improve the rights & health of people with diverse SOGIESC in #Tonga. Their four main priorities are health and education, law reform, youth employment and capacity building, and infrastructure and facilities.
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Our members fight for equality and visibility in 47 different #Commonwealth countries. Over the coming weeks we'll be introducing you to some of our great member organisations. have been representing their communities in #Tonga for more than 30 years
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We’re thrilled to have #LGBTI rights activists from around the world joining us in Bangkok, Thailand for our Share & Connect workshop, thanks to funding from @FCDOGovUK and @GAC_Corporate. Over the next three days we’ll be sharing expertise, experience and ideas.
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LGBTQ+ SAFETY AND SECURITY DIRECTIVE 101.
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Following the fallout from the ruling, we advise that LGBTIQ+ Kenyans all over Kenya, and most especially at the coast, take extra precautions in the coming days.
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. Executive Director and Secretary has shared this message to mark #CommonwealthDay
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A #CommonwealthDay message from our Executive Director @MsLadyPhyll
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𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬.......
The anti homesexuality bill has been tabled in parliament this afternoon.
The anti homesexuality bill has been tabled in parliament this afternoon.
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Happy International Women’s Day! Trans women activists have always been the backbone of our movement, inspiring intersectional change which has shook this nation to its core!
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ECADE stands in solidarity with all women as we celebrate #InternationalWomensDay.
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#AllWomen #embraceequity #IWD2023 #women #womensday #CSW #67thcsw #lbtwomen #DigitALL #InnovationandTechnology #genderequality
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We will be Live-Tweeting the proceedings from the Supreme Court case on the ‘Recognition of foreign same-sex marriages involving a Namibian spouse’.
Friday, March 3, tune in from 10AM.
Hear what your government has to say about your right to equality, dignity and free love.
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TCEN members and issue joint report on the situation for LGBTQI+ Jamaicans and urgently call on the Government to repeal homophobic laws 🇯🇲🏳️🌈
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On the second anniversary of a landmark decision from the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) urging the Jamaican government to repeal the country’s homophobic laws, @RainbowRailroad and the Human Dignity Trust call on Jamaica to immediately comply with the (cont.)
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TCEN member helping to deliver training to on human rights for LGBTI+ people to police in the Caribbean
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Great start to day 1 of the Caribbean Police Training- Serving Vulnerable Populations in Community Policing: A Human Rights Approach.
The day started with welcome remarks from ECADE’s Executive Directed kenita Placide & Catherine Sealy from Raise Your Voice.
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Ahead of the Sydney #WorldPride HR Conference, PSGDN joined APCOM, Global Philanthropy Project and Equality Australia to release Partnering with Pride: The case for Australian action for equality in our region report. Full report can be accessed by the link below👇
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Ahead of the Sydney #WorldPride HR Conference, we’re proud to release Partnering with Pride: The case for Australian action for equality in our region.
The report was written by leading LGBTIQ+ regional groups, the @GPP_Updates & @EqualityAu.
tinyurl.com/Partneringwith
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Good news from Sri Lanka as guidance is issued to the police which will help uphold the #humanrights of trans people. Congratulations to TCEN member for all their hard work advocating for this progress.
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SL Police in historic move issues circular with guidelines for protection of Trans persons. Result of petition filed in Court of Appeal by EQUAL GROUND. @livewithlove_sl @pulse_lk @Dailymirror_SL @equality_fund @GiveOut_Org @FundHumanRights @NorwayAmbLK @HorbachBonnie @ILGAAsia
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Join us for a virtual Side Event at #ARFSD examining the impact of inadequate housing and sanitation on sexual and gender minorities in Africa, and ways these issues can be addressed through sustainable development.
🗓️25 Feb
Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist
#WeBelongAfrica
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WE’RE HEADING TO THE SUPREME COURT
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As the UK celebrates #LGBTIQHistoryMonth, we’re excited to launch a three-part series on the British empire’s legacy of LGBTIQ criminalisation in Asia.
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The Commonwealth Equality Network calls for the immediate reversal of the Ugandan National Bureau for NGOs’ discriminatory decisions and for the affected organisations to have their status reinstated effective immediately. Full statement in video ➡️
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Perfect timing for this discussion from TCEN member as February is Black History Month in North America and LGBT+ History Month in the UK and some other countries
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Join us for a virtual panel on February 22 at 1 p.m. EST moderated by Dr. Wesley Crichlow. We will hear from Black LGBTQI leaders from across Canada to discuss the history of Black queer and trans organizing and start a conversation for the future.
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Absolutely stunning news from Sri Lanka this morning that the Government will support the decriminalisation of same-sex activity.
A huge win for campaigners in the country including years of work from the amazing #loveislove
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🇱🇰 Sri Lanka is set to decriminalise same-sex relations following international pressure.
👬 "We are, however, not legalising same-sex marriages," the Minister of Foreign Affairs said.
🔴 "Carnal intercourse" can currently lead to 10 years of imprisonment and a fine.
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Powerful words and calls to action from TCEN Chair Steve Letsike✊🏿🌈
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Steve Letsike, Founding Director of @AccessChapter2 and newly appointed member of the African National Congress's National Executive Committee, spoke with us about LGBTIQ human rights in South Africa. Tap the link to hear what Steve has to say: bit.ly/SteveLetsike
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