We Make
a Difference

Équité Sri Lanka conducts advocacy, research and training to promote legal amendments and policy changes to protect and promote the fundamental rights and human rights of the LGBTIQ+ community living in Sri Lanka.

We build the capacity of the LGBTIQ+ community, provide them with the legal, health and educational services they need, as well as create an environment where they can freely enjoy their sexual orientation, Gender identity and expression.

Our Projects

Training of Trainers

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In the process of providing quality training on social, sexual and reproductive health rights for young peer leaders covering the 9 provinces of Sri Lanka. Through this two-day training and the information booklet provided to these peer leaders, we hope to create positive attitudes, disseminate correct information and create a change in social attitude in the society about the LGBTIQ+ community living in Sri Lanka.

Police Training Program

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The National Police Academy organized a series of training programs for 606 chief inspectors across all Police Stations in Sri Lanka. Equite Sri Lanka was invited conduct a sensetization session to participated Police Officers on LGBTIQ+ community especially on ethical conducts in carrying out services to LGBTIQ+ community members, which will make a big difference in the protection and promotion of rights of the LGBTIQ+ community living in Sri Lanka.

Media Fellowship Program

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Officially Started the Équité Sri Lanka Media Fellowship Program 2023 Two days residential training program with 25 media professionals on how to report and create LGBTIQ+ content.