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Nyasa Rainbow Alliance ignites a dialogue with religious leaders

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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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MENTAL HEALTH TRAINING ATTENDED BY OUR CLINICIAN

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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

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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

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Illuminating Impact: Canadian Embassy’s Visit to Nyasa Rainbow Alliance

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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

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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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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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