The unifying voice of the Caribbean LGBTQ movement.

Since 1997, the Caribbean Forum for the Liberation and Acceptance of Genders and Sexualities (CariFLAGS) has been the unifying voice of the Caribbean LGBTQ movement.
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Accountability

Willingly accepts the obligation to be answerable to members, constituents and partners, to account for decisions and activities, and to be results for results, including the responsibility to share this information widely.
Our Values Select an icon

Accountability

Willingly accepts the obligation to be answerable to members, constituents and partners, to account for decisions and activities, and to be results for results, including the responsibility to share this information widely.

Mission and Vision
Our Mission

To build a Pan-Caribbean LGBTQ movement that increases synergy and participation of groups across the region as an effective collective.

Our Vision

A Caribbean in which social justice and human rights are enjoyed by all people.

Core
Strategies

We prioritize nurturing leadership within LGBTQ communities, particularly among youth, and support community mobilization on human rights issues. Through crosscutting analysis, capacity building, and mentorship, CariFLAGS ensures aligned action across Caribbean countries and advocates for full LGBTQ participation in regional civil society and multi-sectoral bodies.

We are committed to fostering inclusion by advocating for human rights through the decriminalization of same-sex behaviors, sex work, gender non-conformity, and HIV transmission. By strengthening connections with national organizations, overcoming resource and communication barriers, and leveraging the expertise of experienced activists, we aim to build a unified regional movement that supports national and sub-regional progress while better serving LGBTQ communities.

We will foster mutual trust among stakeholders by facilitating collaboration on vision, mission, and shared priorities. This approach aims to deliver coordinated responses, launch regional initiatives, influence policy, and drive long-term social change.

CariFLAGS Leadership Academy

CariFLAGS Leadership Academy

The Academy equips participants with the necessary skills to meaningfully engage in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of interventions and policies aimed at advancing LGBTQI+ rights throughout the region. Through a structured curriculum, participants gain practical knowledge in leadership development, movement building, and policy advocacy, enabling them to become more effective agents of change within their communities.

Focus Areas
  • Leadership Development: Enhancing strategic thinking, decision-making, and advocacy skills.
  • Movement Building: Strengthening connections among activists and fostering collaboration across countries.
  • Advocacy Training: Equipping participants with tools for policy engagement and public advocacy.
  • Organizational Strengthening: Supporting the development of sustainable LGBTQI+ organizations.
  • Intersectionality & Inclusion: Addressing gender, race, socioeconomic status, and other intersecting identities.