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Economic Inequality for LBQ+ Women: How Conflict and Disasters Create a Crisis Within a Crisis—And Why Global Philanthropists Must Act Now
Across the Global South, economic inequality for LBQ+ women  deepens every time conflict, displacement, or natural disaster hits, as they do not strike all people equally. For LBQ+ women who already navigate layers of social, economic, and legal marginalization, disasters strip away not only their safety but also the economic autonomy necessary for survival. These women are often invisible in humanitarian systems, abandoned by families and institutions alike, and denied acces
Eti Essien
Nov 245 min read
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Building Economic Power: Why Funding LBQ+ Women in the Global South Is Essential
Last week, LesbianGlobal was honored to join the Koppa Global LGBT+ Inclusive Finance Forum  at Deutsche Bank’s New York headquarters , a milestone event that brought together more than 140 investors, policymakers, and financial leaders committed to building an inclusive economy. Represented by Naomi Fine  and Kathy Levinson , LesbianGlobal joined a powerful conversation about the intersection of finance, equality, and visibility—and why economic empowerment must remain at th
Deborah Iroegbu
Oct 162 min read
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How Legal Crackdowns and Aid Cuts Are Silencing LBQ+ Women in the Global South
A perfect storm of criminalization and defunding is dismantling support systems for LBQ+ women across the Global South—just when they need it most.
Deborah Iroegbu
Oct 73 min read
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Funding for LBQ+ Women in the Global South: Why It Matters Now
In Santo Domingo, a group of young queer women is reclaiming a slur and transforming it into a source of pride.
Junte Pajaril, a collective supported by AJWS grantee La CEIBA, brings together LBQ+ women and migrants from across the Caribbean, Latin America, and the diaspora.
Deborah Iroegbu
Aug 63 min read
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