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Advancing ethical, evidence-based, and affirming psychological practices for LGBTQIA+ people across South Africa<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Welcome to the African LGBTQIA+ Human Rights Project<\/kbd><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The\u00a0African LGBTQIA+ Human Rights Project\u00a0is an initiative under the Sexuality and Gender Division<\/a><\/strong><\/span> (SGD) of the Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA). We are dedicated to advancing the rights, dignity, and well-being of sexually and gender-diverse individuals across Africa through\u00a0research, advocacy, and professional development. Grounded in an\u00a0affirmative and intersectional approach, we work to challenge discrimination, dismantle systemic barriers, and promote ethical, inclusive, and evidence-based psychological practices.<\/p>\r\n

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Official Launch of the 2nd Edition of the Practice Guidelines<\/kbd><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the\u00a0Second Edition of the Practice Guidelines for Psychology Professionals Working with Sexually and Gender-Diverse People. These guidelines serve as an essential resource for psychology professionals committed to\u00a0affirming LGBTQIA+ identities\u00a0and fostering inclusive mental healthcare.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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WHAT WE DO<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

We promote\u00a0ethical, evidence-based psychological practices\u00a0that affirm the\u00a0dignity, rights, and well-being\u00a0of sexually and gender-diverse people across Africa. Through\u00a0research and advocacy, we challenge pathologising frameworks and systemic barriers, ensuring that LGBTQIA+ individuals receive\u00a0affirming, competent, and inclusive mental healthcare.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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AFFIRMATIVE PRACTICE<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

We advance\u00a0affirmative psychological practice, which is\u00a0ethical, evidence-based, and rooted in human rights. This means recognising\u00a0sexual and gender diversity as a natural part of human experience, validating lived realities, and countering the harm caused by cisnormativity, heteronormativity, and pathologising approaches. Affirmative practice is not just about support\u2014it actively\u00a0challenges systemic barriers\u00a0and fosters resilience, autonomy, and dignity for LGBTQIA+ individuals.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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RESEARCH & COLLABORATION<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Our work is driven by\u00a0rigorous research and meaningful partnerships\u00a0that challenge discrimination and strengthen LGBTQIA+ mental healthcare. We engage in\u00a0critical, decolonial, and intersectional research\u00a0to expose systemic injustices, inform best practices, and support evidence-based, affirmative psychological care. By collaborating with professionals, activists, and community organisations, we work to\u00a0bridge the gap between research, policy, and lived experiences\u00a0to create lasting change.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

We offer\u00a0specialised training\u00a0based on the\u00a0Practice Guidelines, equipping psychology professionals with the skills to provide\u00a0competent, affirming, and inclusive\u00a0care. Our\u00a0workshops, CPD-accredited courses, and training programmes\u00a0help practitioners integrate\u00a0affirmative, evidence-based approaches\u00a0into their work.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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THE PRACTICE GUIDELINES<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The\u00a0Practice Guidelines for Psychology Professionals Working with Sexually and Gender-Diverse People\u00a0provide an essential framework for\u00a0affirming, ethical, and evidence-based mental healthcare. They aim equip practitioners with the knowledge and tools to\u00a0better serve LGBTQIA+ individuals\u00a0across diverse contexts. These guidelines are a resource for psychologists, counsellors, educators, researchers, and policymakers committed to\u00a0inclusive and transformative practice.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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POLICY & ADVOCACY<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

We work to influence policy and professional standards to ensure that psychology and mental healthcare are inclusive, ethical, and affirming of sexually and gender-diverse individuals. Our advocacy efforts aim to strengthen protections, improve healthcare access, and challenge systemic inequities in psychology and beyond.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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