An Idea is Born
2010
Bedayaa organization started to work on LGBT+ issues in Egypt and Sudan.
Bedayaa Organization
Bedayaa
Who we are
Bedayaa Organization works to promote sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and sex characteristics rights in the Nile Valley area (Egypt & Sudan), established in 14 July 2010.
Our vision
A society free of stigmatization and discrimination that respects the rights of individuals with different gender identities and sexual orientation in Egypt and Sudan.
Our mission
Create spheres for LGBTIQ+ community members in the Nile Valley area (Egypt & Sudan) where they can communicate, exchange experiences, and access legal and health services.
Our Values
No Discrimination
Respect human rights
Equity
Integrity
Accountability
Our Story
We've loved every minute of our journey
2012
The Egyptian day against homophobia and transphobia is invented by Bedayaa in the memorial of Queen Boat incident were 52 gay men got arrested in 2001 based on their sexual orientation. in may, 2012 was the first commemoration and continued to happen every year.
2014
Training and Capacity Building program has been born to empower, educate and raise awareness among LGBT+ community members.
2016
Legal Aid project (LAP) was started, the project provide legal intervention and advice to LGBT+ community in Egypt. which later evolved to became one of the most important program in Bedayaa.
2017
Bedayaa Organization received the Human Rights Defenders Prize of the French Republic 2017.
2018
The launch of Queer Women in Egypt Project (Q-WEP). The project create a safe space for Queer Women. Also, launch of Nada's Diaries a comic series about daily life of a lesbian woman in Egypt.
2019
The Health Program has been developed to include STIs counselling and rapid testing for HIV along with the psychological support.
