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 […]
In the ever-evolving dialogue surrounding human rights, a profound intersectionality emerges when considering the rights of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQIA+) community within the context of religious beliefs. This complex interplay raises challenging questions about the balance between freedom of religious expression and the imperative to protect the fundamental rights of individuals
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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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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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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
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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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
As we commemorate Human Rights Day today, it is essential to reflect on the progress made and the challenges that persist in the fight for equality, dignity and respect for all individuals. This year, we focus on the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgenger and Queer (LGBTQIA+) community and the strides we have taken towards achieving fundamental
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In an ever-evolving landscape of sexual orientation, pansexuality stands as a vibrant and inclusive expression of human diversity. As we celebrate Pansexual Day, 2023, we are striving for a more accepting world. It is also important to shed light on the experiences of different communities within the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBTQIA+) spectrum. This article
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The Canadian Embassy has funded Nyasa Rainbow Alliance (NRA) to implement a project that will promote equality and social inclusion for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) community and provide actionable steps for individuals, departments and government to contribute to this this effort. The fight for equality and social inclusion for LGBTQ community
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