Welcome to ActiveUs
– working to improve the lives of LGBTQI+ in Malawi –
We exist to…
… ensure the visibility of LGBTQI+ in Malawi as equal human beings, Human rights violations documentation and reporting, access to social services including HIV testing – treatment, care, support and access to justice system, Solicit support for LGBTQI+ in Malawi, provision of relevant information that will determine the best intervention tailored for LGBTQI+.
Strengthen governance, civil society and LGBTQI+ capacity
[Recognize and respect LGBTQI+ Rights as Human Rights, Civil Society support towards LGBTQI+ in equal participation and Address limitations in Government Institutional capacity to advance Human Rights-related priorities ]
Foster human rights and gender justice,
[Promote Gender equality and non-discriminatory laws and policies regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression]
Protect LGBTQI+ from any form of violence
[Uphold the rule of law to protect LGBTQI+ from violence, stigma and discrimination]
Our programs
Media advocacy
[Access to information – community engagement, mobilization, campaigns]
Safety and wellness
[LGBTQI+ community safety as a sense of belonging in Malawi]
Psycho-social support
[Addressing the pschological and social welfare of the LGBTQI+ in Malawi]
Training
[Provision of specialized LGBTQI+ inclusivity and awareness capacity building]
Legal redress
[Access to Justice as a healing process and LGBTQI+ reconciliation]
Anything else?
[Allyship, Networking]
“Equality means more than passing laws. The struggle is really won in the hearts and minds of the community, where it really counts.”
Barbara Gittings
Barbara Gittings
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LGBTQI+ rights are human rights
The LGBTQI+ community advocates for their rights as fundamental human rights, encompassing the freedom to love and express gender identity without discrimination. Embracing and protecting these rights is essential for fostering an inclusive and empathetic society that values diversity and upholds the principles of equality…
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LGBTQI+ well-being
The LGBTQI+ community’s wellbeing is crucial for fostering an inclusive society. Recognizing their unique challenges and promoting mental, emotional, and physical health is essential. Creating safe spaces, implementing anti-discrimination policies, and providing affirming healthcare are crucial steps. Fostering an environment where individuals feel comfortable expressing…
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