LGBTQ+ Resilience and Advocacy Highlights
From expanding Rainbow Academy to West Africa to launching new programs, this year was filled with milestones and challenges. Despite the obstacles, our community remained resilient, pushing boundaries and driving change.
Time to Act: Amplifying the Voices of LGBT+ Women Against GBV
Gender-based violence affects millions of women in Nigeria, but LGBTQ+ women face even greater risks due to stigma and criminalization. This 16 Days of Activism, we must act. Economic empowerment and inclusive policies can help break the cycle of abuse and create a safer future for all women.
Standing Together: Transgender Awareness Week and LGBTQ+ Unity
Every November, the LGBTQ+ community and allies come together for Transgender Awareness Week, a time to highlight the challenges faced by...
Honouring Our Past: LGBTQ+ History in Africa and Nigeria
Did you know that there’s always been LGBTQ representation in African history?
Coming Out: More Than Just Words
Explore the meaning of coming out through the eyes of Obinna Tony, a Rainbow Academy Scholar. Discover how living authentically transcends the need for declaration.
Celebrating Bisexual Identity and Addressing Bi-Erasure
Celebrate Bisexual Awareness Week by addressing bi-erasure and advocating for visibility. Explore the unique challenges faced by bisexual individuals, especially in Nigeria, and join the movement for acceptance and support. Your contribution to the Bisi Alimi Foundation can help create a more inclusive world.
Nigeria: Coordinated Attacks and Violence Against LGBTQ+ Persons!
The Bisi Alimi Foundation’s urgent statement on coordinated attacks and violence against LGBTQ+ individuals in Nigeria. Learn how you can support and stand in solidarity
Defying Odds: The Meaning of Pride for A Gay Nigerian Man
Despite intensifying challenges to LGBTQI+ rights across Africa, the Bisi Alimi Foundation stands firm in its commitment to empowerment and solidarity. Introducing Rainbow Academy West Africa, our latest initiative aimed at fostering collaboration and driving positive change. Join us as we empower individuals, transcend borders, and shape a brighter future for LGBTQI+ communities across the region.
Empowering LGBTQI+ Leaders in West Africa: Rainbow Academy Expands
Despite intensifying challenges to LGBTQI+ rights across Africa, the Bisi Alimi Foundation stands firm in its commitment to empowerment and solidarity. Introducing Rainbow Academy West Africa, our latest initiative aimed at fostering collaboration and driving positive change. Join us as we empower individuals, transcend borders, and shape a brighter future for LGBTQI+ communities across the region.
QUEERPEDIA 2023
Introducing Queerpedia: A Remarkable Journey! Hold onto your rainbow hats because we're about to take you on a thrilling ride through the...
Nigerian LGBT Chambers of Commerce (NGLCC) 2023
Ever wonder what the Nigerian LGBT Chambers of Commerce is? Over the years, even before technology, queer people in Nigeria have faced unique...
Media Justice Fellowship 2023
Have you ever stopped to think about what gender and gender identity means? Have you ever considered that it may be more complex than male or...