Project profile — Rights and Well-being of Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Queer and Intersex Women and Girls

• South of Sahara, regional (100.00%)

• Reproductive health care:
Reproductive health care (13020) (10.00%)
Family planning (13030) (10.00%)
STD control including HIV/AIDS (13040) (5.00%)
• Government And Civil Society, General: Human rights (15160) (75.00%)

• Gender equality (principal objective)
• Participatory development and good governance (principal objective)
• Youth Issues (significant objective)

This project supports organizations and networks that aim to empower lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LBTQI) women and girls in West Africa. Project activities include: (1) mobilizing LBTQI women and girls to promote positive perceptions of LBTQI+ women; (2) creating spaces for inclusive dialogue between LBTQI civil society and health authorities in West Africa; (3) undertaking participatory regional research on Africa's current state and the future of LBTQI rights activism; (4) publishing and disseminating consolidated national reports on the health needs of LBTQI women and girls in West Africa to relevant local stakeholders; and (5) developing a training program for local health authorities that addresses the specific health needs of LBTQI women and girls.

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) improved access to quality health services, including sexual and reproductive health, adapted to the needs of LBTQI women and girls in West Africa; (2) increased acceptance of the rights of LBTQI women and girls by local communities and leaders in West Africa; and (3) improved regional and international cooperation among civil society organizations on issues regarding LBTQI women and girls.

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• Proactive disclosure