The LGBTIQ and sex worker movements in East Africa

How have the emerging LGBTIQ and sex worker movements in East Africa developed and connected with each other? What lessons can be learnt about inclusive movement building for social justice and human rights? This case study, written especially for the BRIDGE Cutting Edge programme on gender and social movements, describes how these movements are struggling with many issues: identity, marginalisation, denial of citizenship, invisibility, discrimination, human dignity and oppression. Despite the fact that they are dealing with contentious issues within and between movements that can make it difficult to forge common interests, goals and strategies, common ground and alliances have been built.

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The LGBTIQ and sex worker movements in East Africa