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LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE ENGAGEMENT
Nyasa Rainbow Alliance Engages Legal Affairs Committee of Parliament on LGBTIQ-Related Issues. On October 17, 2024, Nyasa Rainbow Alliance, with support from The Other Foundation , hosted a roundtable dialogue with the Legal Affairs Committee of Parliament at Joma Adventure Lodge in Salima. The dialogue brought together all committee members and key stakeholders to raise
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Empowering Voices: Nyasa Rainbow Alliance Hosts Conference to Engage Journalists and Advocate for Rights of LGBTQIA+ people in Malawi
With support from the Era Fund, Nyasa Rainbow Alliance on 22nd August, 2024 hosted an engagement with journalists at Malawi Sun in Blantyre on the crucial topic of LGBTQIA+ rights advocacy. This activity was aimed to discuss the best approaches for harnessing the power of collective effort, and collaboration in driving meaningful change in Malawi
Nyasa Rainbow Alliance Hosts *Another* Historic Pride Event in Blantyre on August 17th
Nyasa Rainbow Alliance (NRA), an LGBT-led organization based in Malawi, has been at the forefront of advocating for the rights and well-being of LGBTQIA+ individuals in the country. The organization’s mission is to create a safe and supportive environment for the LGBTQIA+ community, providing them with the resources and advocacy needed to navigate the challenges
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Nyasa Rainbow Alliance ignites a dialogue with religious leaders
Nyasa Rainbow Alliance convened a groundbreaking dialogue with religious leaders, on 17th July at Crossroads Hotel in Lilongwe, focusing on the human rights of LGBTQIA+ people. This event marked a significant step towards bridging the gap between religious communities and the LGBTQIA+ population in Malawi, a country where religious beliefs often influence societal attitudes towards
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Introducing Equal Rights In Action (ERA) Project
We are excited to announce that we have received support from Equal Rights In Action (ERA) Fund to implement a project which seeks to enhance protection, respect, and enjoyment of rights by LGBTQIA+ individuals in Malawi. The implementation of project commenced on July 17th when Nyasa Rainbow Alliance hosted a pivotal training session at Crossroads
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MENTAL HEALTH TRAINING ATTENDED BY OUR CLINICIAN
Nyasa Rainbow Alliance clinician attended a mental health training on 24th to 26th June, 2024 at Crossroads, Lilongwe which was organized by Centre for the Development of People (CEDEP) which was facilitated by experienced mental health workers from Saint John of God Mental Hospital. The training was tailored for service providers working with key populations.
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Promoting Inclusive Journalism: Nyasa Rainbow Alliance Trains Media Personnel on LGBTQIA+ Rights in Blantyre
Nyasa Rainbow Alliance (NRA), with support from United Nations Development Programme – UNDP, held a training session with media personnel on the 30th March, 2024 at Malawi Sun Hotel in Blantyre. This training was held to understand how the media can use their platform to raise awareness of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex and
Illuminating Impact: Canadian Embassy’s Visit to Nyasa Rainbow Alliance
On the 5th of March, 2024, the Deputy Head of Mission from the Embassy of Canada in Harare Zimbabwe, Ms. Jessica Dawson, and Wongayi Chashanga visited Nyasa Rainbow Alliance to interact with project staff and senior officials of the organization on the profound impact of the Embassy’s support to the organization. Through the conversations held with
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Bridging Understanding: Nyasa Rainbow Alliance Engages with Parents of LGBTQIA+ Children
Nyasa Rainbow Alliance (NRA), with support from Arcus Foundation, convened with parents of children from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) community, Malawi Human Rights Commission, Gender Justice Unit and Religious Leaders Network for Choice at Mafumu Hotel in Lilongwe on the 14th February 2024. This meeting was aimed at giving
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