Pan Africa ILGA

Uniting Africa's LGBTIQ+ Movement for Human Rights and Dignity

Our Vision

An Africa that promotes and respects the integrity, rights and autonomy of all her people.

Regardless of culture, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or sex characteristics.

Our Mission

To challenge and change mindsets of communities in Africa on SOGIESC issues.

Through unifying and strengthening LGBTIQ+ organizing across the continent.

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Years of Impact
Pride flag — representing the LGBTIQ+ movement PAI unites across Africa

Building solidarity across the continent

Who We Are

Pan Africa ILGA is the African region of the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association.

A federation of over 350 member organizations working across Africa to improve human rights based on sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and sex characteristics.

Registered as NPO 155-669 under South African law, PAI coordinates advocacy, capacity building, and solidarity across all five African regions.

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Our Reach

Five regions. One movement.

54 countries across the continent
North Africa 6 countries
West Africa 16 countries
Central Africa 9 countries
East Africa 13 countries
Southern Africa 10 countries
Our Journey

A decade of progress.

From a founding gathering in Johannesburg to a continent-wide movement with presence in all five African regions.

2015

PAI founded as a continental network

2017

First Continental Conference held in Johannesburg

2019

Membership expanded to over 100 organizations

2021

Digital advocacy campaigns reach millions

2023

Strategic partnerships with AU and UN bodies

2025

7th Regional Conference, 400+ delegates, 54 countries

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350+ organizations across 54 countries, building equality together.