.Parliament of Namibia passed a draconian anti-LGBTQI+ bill. Namibia’s most unconstitutional bill passed since independence. President Dr Nangolo Mbumba yet to veto the bill amid rising hate crimes. Our message to MPs: we will meet you at the polls & #VoteThemOut
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We remember the 6 lives lost to hate crimes, and in their names our pursuit for equality will not be in vein. Happy #IDAHOBITDay . #NoHateInMyState #OmashengeOvanhu 🏳️‍🌈🇳🇦🏳️‍⚧️

EQUAL RIGHTS ... The executive director of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV-AIDS, Winnie Byanyima, is calling for the recognition of the rights of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex community.

NO TO HOMOPHOBIA ... Social activist Linda Baumann on Friday reminded the public that members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex community also have emotions. She said homophobia is a worrying trend in society.

‘MY VOICE MATTERS’ ... Transgender rights activist Deyonce Naris on Friday called on the public and government to treat the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI+) community with love and kindness.

Government officials in Namibia and Botswana are routinely undermining the judiciary by refusing to implement LGBTQI-affirming rulings, write Daniel Digashu and Anna Mmolai-Chalmers. tinyurl.com/3cv3u7tj

Ahead of the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), commemorated worldwide on 17 May, UNAIDS is calling on governments everywhere to protect the human rights of LGBTQI+ people.
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Embracing success at the National Dialogue for improved HIV services for Marginalized groups and KPs!
#breakdownbarriers #empowercommunities #takecharge #health #wellbeing #HIV #Namibia #SDGs #UNDP #PEPFAR #CommunityImpact

This #IDAHOBIT , Senior Lawyer Rosie Brighouse shares her experiences working on a decriminalisation case in Namibia, initiated by beloved LGBT activist Friedel Dausab in 2022.

Here’s Rosie in Namibia’s capital, Windhoek, in Oct 2023, right after the hearing in Friedel’s case.

In June, the High Court will deliver its verdict on the constitutionality of the apartheid-era sodomy law. Tune into Eagle FM today where I’ll be discussing the decriminalization of the law and what this could mean for our community, and the promise of a born-free Namibia. 🏳️‍⚧️🇳🇦🏳️‍🌈

What an incredible National Dialogue on strengthening access to #HIV services for KPs in #Namibia . Grateful to the UNDP Namibia and all partners for this opportunity to drive progress towards the 10-10-10 targets.
#SustainableDevelopmentGoals #HIV Awareness #SDGs #UNDP #PEPFAR

Our late trans sister, Sexy Fredericks, will be laid to rest this weekend. Her family, friends & community are in need of support to provide transport to her hometown where she will be laid to rest. The family is grateful for the messages of condolences and compassion shared🏳️‍⚧️🕊️

Nadia April, our #WhatGirlsWant Namibian focal point, was part of ARASA’ regional SRHR cohort that centred fostering collaborations between civil society partners to strengthen effort towards the advancement of SRHR in the country & in the region.
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This week, we celebrate 20 years of the freedom to marry for same-sex couples in Massachusetts – a breakthrough development that paved the way for same-sex couples to marry nationwide. To mark this anniversary, there are a few exciting reading materials headed your way – 🧵 1/5