IDAHOBIT 25: Joel Simpson on hopes and dreams for the global LGBT community

17th May 2025

1 minute 20 secs

This International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, we’re honouring “The Power of Communities”, a celebration of the courage, solidarity and collective action that fuels the global LGBT movement.

Joel Simpson, Founder and Managing Director of SASOD Guyana, shares his hopes and dreams for the future of the global LGBT community.

SASOD Guyana is a human rights organisation and movement leading change to end discrimination based on sexuality and gender in Guyana.

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Guyana

Guyana criminalises same-sex sexual activity between men. Sentences include a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.

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