EQUAL GROUND is pleased to welcome our latest partners, Sunila Women and Children Development Foundation (Polonnaruwa), Young Out Here, Youth Voices Count, Rotaract Club of Colombo East and the Australian High Commission in Sri Lanka, for Colombo PRIDE 2021. “Sunila Women and Children Development Foundation is happy to support any initiative that advocates for the rights of the LGBTIQ community …
‘Dedunu Sawiya’ – Sri Lanka’s only LGBTIQ-friendly career space
Owing to Sri Lanka’s legal landscape and social stigmas, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, and Queer/Questioning (LGBTIQ) community faces discrimination on a daily basis. As such, one of the biggest challenges LGBTIQ individuals face is finding and retaining employment. Research shows that they face higher levels of harassment and discrimination at workplaces and are more likely to be fired …
‘Proud Allies’ Campaign
Allies are some of the most effective and powerful voices of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Questioning/Queer (LGBTIQ) movement. They can be our siblings, our parents, relatives, our friends, teachers, co-workers and so on. However, it is important to understand that not only non-LGBTIQ persons, but also LGBTIQ persons can be an Ally for their fellow community members. …