European Region of the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association: Funding opportunity to support D/deaf and disabled LGBTI activism in Europe and Central Asia
D/deaf and disabled LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex) people face specific barriers and challenges when accessing human rights. Accessibility and inclusiveness have increasingly been part of LGBTI groups and organisations’ conversations and practices. Yet most D/deaf and disabled LGBTI people continue to be marginalised in LGBTI movements across Europe and Central Asia. The European Region of the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association (ILGA-Europe) wants to contribute to changing that.
In November 2019, ILGA-Europe hosted a gathering of eleven D/deaf and disabled LGBTI activists from nine countries throughout the European region. Priorities identified during the gathering are around: connecting voices and ideas and visibility of D/deaf and disabled LGBTI people, educating LGBTI and disability organisations, campaign and advocacy for legal and policy changes. A clear interest to work at an international level was also expressed as well as the importance of having D/deaf and disability LGBTI people leading on this work.
In line with the conclusions of the gathering and as part of ILGA-Europe’s work to support the LGBTI movement in Europe and Central Asia, it is now inviting you to apply for this new funding opportunity to support D/deaf and disabled LGBTI activism. The last day to submit your application (deadline) is Monday 10 February 2020.
