About JfGA
Justice for Gay Africans is a collaborative of activists,artists, academics, politicians and others designed to draw on the leadership and insight of Black people in the UK to affect positive change for Black LGBTI communities in Africa and Europe. The central objective of JfGA is to end discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression against Africans and people of African descent, particularly in Africa and Europe.
Read more...Lobbying the Commonwealth on LGBT Equality
Although many groups have lobbied the Commonwealth as an entity on LGBT discrimination in the Commonwealth, we thought it succinct to engage the Secretariat directly to initiate a discussion with the staff and the Secretary General in particular because of their peculiar role in informing, updating and helping Commonwealth member-States in reaching goals as well as coordinating efforts by the body itself to support member-States with social developments.
Read More…Am I Welcome? BME/LGBT in sports
Following our proposal with The FA, a discussion event was held at Wembley Stadium discussing the complexities of multiple discrimination in football and the actions to improve equal access... Panelists included Brendon Batson MBE, Aisle Pitter MBE and Annette Nelson. All have a wealth of knowledge of football and attendees found their contribution inspiring.
Read More....Our Principles and focus
Community advocacy Positive engagement Empowering education Awareness We aim to engage our own community more to develop a platform for discussing the difficulties that are rife with sexuality within the BME communities in general while at the same time, highlighting positive acceptance that exists within the same which unfortunately are not always spoken about.
Read More…Wish to support our work?
Do you think there's a way you can support our work? Or have something you think we can collaborate on together? We are also constantly looking for creative ideas to exploit with a focus on positivity and reaching the non-LGBT people of BME communities. So do please get in touch using our contact page.
