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Nyasa Rainbow Alliance Engages Grassroot Partners in Advocacy for Human Rights and Corporate Governance

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In an initiative to improve the capacity of grassroots organizations in areas of human rights and governance, Nyasa Rainbow Alliance on 13th February 2024, met with grassroots organizations at Mafumu Hotel in Lilongwe. This meeting served as a platform for collaborative discussions, strategizing, and alliance-building to address issues pertinent to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, […]

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A transformative encounter: FHI360 engagement at Nyasa Rainbow Alliance

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On 1st February 2024, FHI360’s Epic Global Technical Director, Dr. Chris Akolo visited Nyasa Rainbow Alliance (NRA) at its offices in Blantyre. The visit not only underscored the importance of collaboration between FHI360 and NRA but also showcased the profound impact such partnership has on the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) communities

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National Aids Commission strengthens commitment through visit to Nyasa Rainbow Alliance

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On 25 January 2024, the National AIDS Commission (NAC) visited Nyasa Rainbow Alliance (NRA) at its new office premises in Nyambadwe. The visit was aimed at strengthening collaboration between the two organizations to increase efforts in HIV/AIDS prevention and support within the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Queer, Intersex and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) community. This visit underscores the commitment

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Enhancing the Protection and Respect of Human Rights for LGBTQIA+ Persons in Malawi

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We are pleased to announce that UNDP is supporting Nyasa Rainbow Alliance through a six months project in taking a significant step towards protecting and respecting the rights of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Queer, Intersex and Asexual community (LGBTQIA+). This project aims to address various challenges faced by the queer community while fostering a more

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Nyasa Rainbow Alliance training with LGBTQIA+ community members and the Independent Complaints Commission

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Nyasa Rainbow Alliance (NRA), with support from the Embassy of Canada, and The Other Foundation, held a safety and security training on 22nd January 2024, with the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) community at Mafumu Hotel in Lilongwe. The training was held to train the LGBTQIA+ members on safety and security, on

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NRA Board: Essential Training for Effective Governance

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Nyasa Rainbow Alliance (NRA), with the support from Arcus Foundation held a board training on 15th January, 2024 at Game Heaven in Blantyre. The objectives of this board training were to define roles and responsibilities of the Board Members, to equip the board with skills in strategic decision making and execution of strategic planning and to

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Empowering Voices at the intersection of LGBTQIA Rights and Human Rights

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Nyasa Rainbow Alliance (NRA), with the support of Embassy of Canada to Zimbabwe, Malawi and Botswana, held a legal clinic in Blantyre on the 15th of January 2024, at Lotus Hotel which brought together representatives from Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ+) community and human activists. The event aimed to share legal knowledge on how to

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EMBRACE DIVERSITY: A CALL TO RESPECT THE DIGNITY OF LIFE, ALL HUMAN BEINGS ARE CREATED IN THE IMAGE OF GOD

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INTRODUCTION We, the Religious Leaders Network for Choice would like to address the Nation through this press statement calling upon all religious bodies to respect the dignity of all human beings irrespective of their difference in gender, sexuality and any notable diversity. We make this call being in mind the current affairs in the International

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A Conference to Develop Strategies for Women in Leadership Positions

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Nyasa Rainbow Alliance (NRA) met with individuals from different organizations to address challenges women face in society and develop a strategy for Lesbian, Bisexual, Queer and Transgender (LBQT) women in leadership positions in the organizational and political space in Malawi. The conference was held at Palm Valley in Thyolo on the 14th December, 2023. In

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Nyasa Rainbow Alliance Engages in a constructive dialogue with religious leaders on inclusivity

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In a groundbreaking initiative to develop understanding and promote inclusivity, NRA, with the support of The Other Foundation, held a conference, together with religious leaders for a constructive dialogue at Palm Valley in Thyolo on the 13th of December, 2023. This conversation was to bridge the gap between the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex

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