Unbreakable
Unbreakable
Our Pride, Our Power, Our Future
The largest federation of LGBTIQ+ organizations in Africa, advancing human rights through collective action across all 54 countries.
Building a unified movement for equality.
A federation of over 300 organizations across all 54 African countries working to advance human rights based on sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and sex characteristics.
Founded in 2007 during a landmark conference in Johannesburg, and formally registered as a Non-Profit Organization in South Africa in 2015, we serve as the African regional body of ILGA World.
Four Strategic Pillars
Movement Building & Coordination
Advocacy & Legal Reform
Human Rights Mechanisms
Research & Capacity Building
What we build.
Power of Pride
A five-year partnership with COC Netherlands reaching 22 countries through direct grant-making, skills training, and organizational strengthening.
Being part of Pan Africa ILGA showed me that we are not alone in this fight. Across 54 countries, there are people who believe in the same future we do.
The movement gave us the tools, the connections, and the courage to push for change where it seemed impossible. Every small victory is a step forward for all of us.
When we came together under the banner of Unbreakable, I felt the collective power of a continent united. That feeling does not fade.
Shaping History
Key moments in the fight for equality across the continent
PAI Founded
Established at a landmark ILGA conference in Johannesburg as the first pan-African federation for LGBTIQ+ rights.
Registered as NPO
Formally registered under South African law, establishing an institutional base in Braamfontein, Johannesburg.
Mozambique Decriminalizes
Advocacy efforts contributed to Mozambique removing colonial-era laws criminalizing same-sex relations.
Angola Decriminalizes
Angola's new penal code removed provisions criminalizing same-sex conduct, a victory for the movement.
Botswana Court Ruling
The High Court declared criminalization of same-sex relations unconstitutional in a landmark ruling.
7th Regional Conference
400+ delegates from 54 countries gathered in Johannesburg under "Unbreakable: Our Pride, Our Power, Our Future."
News & Updates.
7th Regional Conference Concludes with Historic Declaration
400+ delegates from 54 countries adopted a unified framework for advancing LGBTIQ+ rights across Africa.
New Partnership Strengthens Legal Reform Efforts
Leadership Forum Graduates 50 New Advocates
Join the movement.
Whether as a member organization, volunteer, or donor, your support strengthens LGBTIQ+ rights across Africa.