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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


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


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


Where Is the Funding for LBQ+ Women in the Global South?
In a world constantly discussing gender equity, LGBTQ+ inclusion, and human rights, one group continues to be left behind— LBQ+ women in...
Deborah Iroegbu
Jul 292 min read


Trump Forced to Restore $6.2 Million in Funding to LGBTQ+ Nonprofits After Federal Lawsuit
In a landmark decision, the Trump administration has been ordered to restore $6.2 million in federal funding to nine LGBTQ+ and HIV-related nonprofits across the U.S., following a successful legal challenge led by Lambda Legal.
Deborah Iroegbu
Jul 192 min read


Hungary's Attack on LGBTQ+ Rights: Understanding the Hungary Pride Ban 2025
Hungary has taken another drastic step backward for LGBTQ+ rights. On March 18, the government passed a law that effectively bans Pride...
Deborah Iroegbu
Jun 193 min read


Reflections on ELC Conference Rome 2025 by LesbianGlobal's Selisse Berry
I was delighted to spend my birthday this year with good friends in Rome, Italy, as nearly 800 lesbians gathered for the ELC Conference...
Deborah Iroegbu
Apr 302 min read


LesbianGlobal Champions LBQ Women’s Economic Empowerment at EL*C 2025 in Rome
From April 23 to 26, 2025, Rome became a powerful epicenter of lesbian solidarity and strategy. Nearly 800 lesbian activists from over 55...
Deborah Iroegbu
Apr 292 min read


Lesbian Refugee Experience: Watsemba Annah's Story of Survival & Hope
This story was shared with us by Watsemba Annah, a 30-year-old Ugandan lesbian activist currently living in Gorom Refugee Camp, South...
Deborah Iroegbu
Apr 173 min read


LesbianGlobal at CSW69: Advancing LBQ+ Women’s Rights, Economic Empowerment & AI-Driven Research
The 2025 UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) was a major moment for LesbianGlobal—a chance to deepen global partnerships,...
Deborah Iroegbu
Apr 102 min read


LGBTQI+ Funding Cuts: Impact of U.S. Foreign Aid Freeze on LGBTQI+ Communities
USAID logo In this repost of a report on the devastating impact of funding cuts on LGBTQI individuals, we highlight how LBQ+ women,...
Deborah Iroegbu
Feb 273 min read


How an Elevator Conversation Led to a Powerful Collaboration Between WES and LesbianGlobal
The LBQ Connect Alumni Get-together at the ILGA Conference, 2024 At the 2024 ILGA conference in South Africa, an unexpected encounter in...
Deborah Iroegbu
Feb 52 min read


Graeme Reid: A LesbianGlobal Legend
We’re sad to see Graeme Reid, Director of the LGBT Division of Human Rights Watch (HRW), leave that position, but equally happy that he...
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Nov 1, 20233 min read


The Power of Visibility: Strengthening LBQ+ Connections Globally
As a new member of the LesbianGlobal team, I felt exhilarated entering a professional LBQ+ women’s space for the first time. Eager to...
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Aug 12, 20233 min read


Celebrating Pride
Celebrating Pride means celebrating all of our LGBTIQ communities worldwide. As we stand #OutrightProud with Outright International,...
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Jun 8, 20231 min read
Did you know that lesbians face unique challenges as they age?
Did you know that lesbians face unique challenges as they age? Our groundbreaking new report "Making the Invisible Visible: an analysis...
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Apr 26, 20231 min read
DYKE March in Budapest
Brief, yet poignant and powerful, video taken during the DYKE March in Budapest. Two members of LesbianGlobal’s steering committee have a...
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Jan 16, 20231 min read
Before the DYKE March in Budapest, in October 2022,
Before the DYKE March in Budapest, in October 2022, HRW researcher Erin Kilbride, calls for Hungarian authorities to ensure that the...
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Jan 16, 20231 min read
Erin Kilbride, researcher on the LBQ+ women’s global needs assessment
Erin Kilbride, researcher on the LBQ+ women’s global needs assessment (from Human Rights Watch in collaboration with LesbianGlobal) stays...
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Jan 16, 20231 min read
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