November 24-28, 2025

Johannesburg, South Africa

#UnbreakablePAI #PAIConference2025 #OurPrideOurPowerOurFuture

About the Conference

Join us for the PAI's 2025 gathering of LGBTIQ+ activists, organizations, and allies from across Africa and World

Our Mission

In the face of growing threats, our communities across Africa are choosing pride over
fear, power over silence, and future over despair. Together, we'll gather to reflect, resist,
and rise — building a stronger, more united queer movement across the continent.

Building collective resilience and solidarity

Strengthening Pan-African LGBTIQ+ networks

Advancing law reform and advocacy strategies

Featured Speakers

Inspiring voices from across Africa and the global LGBTIQ+ movement

Nate Brown

Executive Director

Executive Director of Pan Africa ILGA, leading regional advocacy for LGBTIQ+ rights across Africa and coordinating human rights mechanisms training

Graeme Reid

UN Independent Expert

UN Independent Expert on SOGI, former Director of LGBT Rights Program at Human Rights Watch, and Yale lecturer specializing in gender and sexuality studies

Akudo Oguaghamba

Human Rights Advocate

Passionate human rights defender and community organizer working at the intersection of LGBTIQ+ rights and social justice across East Africa

More inspiring speakers to be announced

Speaker Registration Closed

Share your expertise with LGBTIQ+ activists across Africa. Join us in building a more inclusive continent.

Conference Structure Overview

1-2

Pre-Conferences

Specialized sessions for different constituencies and capacity building workshops

3-4

PAI Conference

Main conference sessions with keynotes, panels, workshops, and strategic discussions

5

General Assembly

Governance, elections, strategic planning, and formal organizational business

Donor & Partner Registration

Partner With Us

Join foundations, government agencies, and philanthropic organizations in supporting Africa's largest LGBTIQ+ rights conference

Who Can Register as a Donor?

Private and public foundations

Government and multilateral agencies

Philanthropic advisory groups

Intermediary funders primarily engaged in grantmaking

Donor-advised funds

Qualifying intermediary organizations

300+

PAI Members

54

African Countries

Register Your Organization

Join us in supporting LGBTIQ+ rights across Africa. Your partnership helps amplify voices, build capacity, and create lasting change.

Strategic networking opportunities

Direct engagement with grassroots organizations

Exclusive donor sessions and briefings

Recognition as a conference partner

Register as Donor

Questions about donor registration? Contact us at conference@panafricailga.org

Your Partnership Creates Impact

Capacity Building

Strengthening LGBTIQ+ organizations across Africa through training and resources

Pan-African Network

Connecting activists and organizations across 54 African countries

Rights Advocacy

Advancing human rights and legal reforms for LGBTIQ+ communities

Join Us in Johannesburg

Be part of this historic gathering. The PAI 7th Regional Conference countdown has begun!

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Register Your Interest

Conference Fees

Youth

$500

Full conference access for young professionals and students

Civil Society

$1,000

For civil society organizations and non-profit representatives

Donor

$1,500

Full conference package for donors and development partners

Donor Day Pass

$500

Single day access for donors and partners

What's Included

All conference sessions
Meals and refreshments
Conference materials
Networking opportunities
Cultural events

Important Dates

Early Bird Registration Closed

Regular Registration Sept 30, 2025

Conference Dates Nov 24-28, 2025

Email

conference@panafricailga.org

Phone

+27 11 339 1139

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