RIA supports Gaborone Pride
RIA explains its support for Gaborone Pride and the importance of solidarity, human rights, safety, acceptance and an inclusive community for gender and sexual minorities in Botswana.
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From the 2019 archive
Explore community stories, campaigns, awareness articles, event announcements and advocacy updates originally published by Rainbow Identity Association in 2019.
RIA supports Gaborone Pride
An earlier publication of RIA’s statement supporting Gaborone Pride, community empowerment and a public space where LGBTI people can gather safely and openly.
16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM 2019 BEGINS
RIA marks the launch of the 16 Days of Activism campaign and outlines its focus on visibility, awareness and the prevention of gender-based violence affecting women, children, transgender and intersex people.
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NETBALL AND GENDER 2019
An announcement for the first official Netball & Gender event organised by RIA and BONELA, bringing sport, visibility and community engagement together.
JUNE 16 2019 “Humanitarian Action in Africa: Children’s Rights First”
RIA calls for children’s physical and psychological safety, education, health and human rights to remain central before, during and after humanitarian crises.
THE TRUTH ABOUT WHO
Phio Kenosi shares a personal journey through childhood, family expectations, religion and eventually finding language and community as a trans non-binary person.
PRESS RELEASE: IDAHOT 2019 — JUSTICE AND EQUALITY FOR ALL
RIA’s IDAHOT press release calls for justice and protection for all, stronger legal safeguards and collective action against violence, discrimination and exclusion.
IDAHOT 2019 COMMEMORATION — JUSTICE AND PROTECTION FOR ALL
An invitation to RIA’s IDAHOT commemoration in Kanye, including a public march, sensitisation talks and a keynote address focused on justice and protection.
MY IDENTITY IS MY PRIDE
Onneile Sam describes growing up, understanding himself as a transgender man, navigating discrimination and finding knowledge, healing and affirmation through RIA.
RAINBOW IDENTITY SOCCER AND GENDER 2019
An announcement for RIA’s annual six-a-side Soccer & Gender event, combining sport with organisational stalls, community connection and public education.
YOUTH PITSO
RIA invites young people aged 18–35 to discuss the issues affecting them under the banner “The Botswana We Want” and develop solutions for future generations.
Being a trans person in Botswana is challenging
A video-led post sharing the lived experience of a transgender woman in Botswana and encouraging audiences to listen directly to trans voices.
TRANSGENDER MYTHS
A myth-busting article addressing misconceptions about transgender people’s daily lives, identity, mental health and sexual orientation.
10 MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT INTERSEX PEOPLE
The article challenges common misconceptions about intersex bodies, identity, medical intervention, gender, sexuality and the human rights of intersex people.
WORLD CANCER DAY
RIA joins global World Cancer Day awareness, encourages testing and prevention, and promotes solidarity with people affected by cancer.
What is Trans (Non-Binary)?
An introduction to non-binary identities with practical guidance on acceptance, pronouns, respectful language and avoiding invasive questions.
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