ICS activities

To move closer to the ICS Center vision, we focus on four closely connected areas of work: policy advocacy, social advocacy, community building and organisational development.

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Policy advocacy

ICS works so that the voices and rights of LGBTI+ people are reflected in State policies. These efforts focus on important issues such as gender equality, same-sex marriage and the rights of transgender people, through research, policy input, dialogue and social advocacy.

These activities aim to bring about lasting change in the legal system, so that the rights of LGBTI+ people are better protected and more fully recognised.

Social advocacy

Legal change needs to go hand in hand with changes in how society views and treats LGBTI+ people. ICS runs programmes on workplaces, schools, families and public campaigns to create safer, more equal and more inclusive spaces.

By bringing the stories, experiences and voices of LGBTI+ people closer to society, these activities help change perceptions, reduce prejudice and enable LGBTI+ people to live, study and work with full respect.

Community building

A better society needs more than change from outside. It also needs a community that is well connected, resourced and able to speak up for itself. ICS therefore works to support connection and build capacity for LGBTI+ people, especially in areas such as mental health, young leadership, amplifying voices and the rights of LBQ/LBTQ and less visible groups.

These activities strengthen the connection, capacity and voice of the community, and create further resources so that change can continue to be carried forward by community members themselves.

Organisational development

To keep these efforts going over the long term, ICS also invests in its own organisation and team. This includes building capacity, caring for mental health and developing policies to protect the rights, safety and wellbeing of staff.

A sustainable organisation is built from people who have the skills, are protected and can work alongside one another over the long term. This is also the foundation for ICS to continue its mission in a professional, united and sustainable way.