Grupo Nicaraguense de Mujeres Lesbianas Safo (Grupo Safo)
Country
NicaraguaOrganization
Grupo Nicaraguense de Mujeres Lesbianas Safo (Grupo Safo)
Grupo Safo works to empower lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LBT) women in a country where LGBTI people face high levels of sexual and gender based violence and discrimination by the health, education and police departments. Grupo Safo is an important national voice working to strengthen the participation of LBT women in the LGBTI movement, improve health services for LBT women, and reduce discrimination and stigma based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Project
Advancing LBT Women's Sexual Health and Rights
To run educational sessions for LBT women on health and human rights based on the Yogyakarta Principles and to conduct awareness-raising campaigns, hold meetings with municipal authorities to discuss discrimination against LBT women, monitor human rights violations and provide psychosocial support for LBT mothers.
| Project Grant Amount | $12,000 |
| Total Grants Received | $18,000 |
| Years Supported | 2 |
| Theme | Sexual Health and Rights |
| Population Served | Sexually diverse communities, Women |
