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Windhoek, Namibia
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SisterNamibia retweeted
Is this the State of the Nation. A Namibia where LGBTQI+ persons are faced with death if they dare stand up for their humanity and dignity. Gurney should be here with us today. He was our fellow Namibian. Rest well Gurney. 🕊️
In their name, @DrNangoloMbumba must #VetoTheBill
SisterNamibia retweeted
During a gathering with human rights defenders this week, I spoke to Jackie a forceful trans man whose recently recovered from a violent transphobic attack. “It seems like trans persons suffer the brunt of the anti-LGBTQI+ bill. How much longer”
@NamPresidency #VetoTheBill
SisterNamibia retweeted
Anti-LGBTQI+ groups have used @WhatsApp to spread misinformation and incite violence against the LGBTQI+ community. Leading to a recorded 5 queer murders since @parliament_nam passed the anti-LGBTQI+ bill in July 2023.
As November elections approaches, the platform must step up
.@WhatsApp should live up to the responsibilities that come with being the world’s second-largest social platform during the biggest election year on record.
We're asking them to demanding they step up & combat the spread of political disinformation.
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Live streaming this important discussion in 10 minutes facebook.com/events/41148385…
Project Hope has a new REACH program (Reducing HIV vulnerability: Integrated Child & Youth Health) -over 40 Nam youth frm 8 regions had a meaningful-engagement-workshop spreading HIV knowledge in a modern era. Let’s end stigma once & for all! #spillingthetea
We've got a guide to not sounding like the problem when you talk about HIV. Because somehow stigma from the 80's when the virus was first found is still alive and well in the discrimination we use to keep this country in the shackles of poverty. Ok so here goes...
Testing is best! Whether single, in relationship or never had sex , know where you stand & take care of urself. Let’s talk about this & encourage ea. other to go get tested today! Share some good spots to get tested with us Here's Brimstone's detials: instagram.com/brimstone_med?…
Do you think boys/men should know about menstruation and menstrual products? Share your thoughts!
#periodpositive #menstruationmatters #periodtalk menstruation, periods, compassion, empathy
SisterNamibia retweeted
The fact that people noticed that “he was not himself ,” & saw it as normal speaks to the need for comprehensive mental health education. We see our boys are not coping yet we continue to raise them in the same way, each day we get reality checks that we are doing it wrong….
SisterNamibia retweeted
The accuracy of this, who could’ve have thought of the similarities & make them so relevant. #lifelessons 🩵🥹 beautifully articulated Esther 🦅
SisterNamibia retweeted
Unprocessed male trauma & compromised mental health can show up as violence against self & others, substance abuse, lack of emotional regulation, isolation & silence…. #mentalhealth
SisterNamibia retweeted
As violence particularly GBV raises, the media finds a way to things worse by amplifying victim-blaming narratives. This is in no way responsible or an appropriate way to report this….