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The International PRIDE Centre is proud to release its second quarterly Situation Report, covering March–July 2025 across Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, Malawi, Burundi, and the DRC. This in-depth resource combines rigorous legal and policy analysis with humanitarian needs assessments, offering a comprehensive snapshot of the realities faced by LGBTQIA+ communities in displacement and emergency contexts. I am…

We’re thrilled to share that the International PRIDE Centre has officially launched its YouTube channel : a new space where our community, allies, and partners can stay connected and informed. Why YouTube? Our work at the International PRIDE Centre is rooted in protection, rights, and inclusion for LGBTQIA+ persons in displacement, emergencies, and humanitarian contexts.…

New Burundi Legal Analysis: A Groundbreaking Resource for Aid Agencies I’m thrilled to share that our Burundi Legal Analysis 2025  is now live — and it’s one of the most exciting pieces of work we’ve produced this year. This isn’t just a legal review. It’s the result of extensive consultation with LGBTQIA+ civil society groups across Burundi, many…

BRIEFING NOTE: Resumption of World Bank Funding to Uganda:

On Friday June 20th, I attended the Interactive Dialogue with the Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) at the 59th UN Human Rights Council.The Independent Expert’s most recent report was on SOGI and forced displacement. The issues he raised were familiar: the significant number of…

Yesterday, I delivered remarks on behalf of the NGOs at the UNHCR Standing Committee in Geneva – a quarterly meeting that brings together UNHCR, UN Member States, and NGOs to discuss the global state of refugee protection and displacement. This session came at a time of an unprecedented and existential threat to the multilateral system:…

Yesterday, in the margins of the 59th Human Rights Council and ECOSOC Humanitarian Affairs Segment – and in the heart of Pride Month – we launched the International PRIDE Centre in Geneva. The event was energising and galvanising – primarily due to the powerful personal testimonies of Neema, one of the inspirations for establishing the…