In Africa, there is a philosophy of Umunthu. It is concept that transcends above shaking hands, a friend’s embrace, acceptance, tolerance and recognition. A young filmmaker, Mwizalero Nyirenda has used the concept of Umunthu to address the issue of Homosexuality in Malawi.
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The President of the World Bank has opened up about a decision to cut off lending to projects in Malawi and other developing countries which have anti gay policies.
A senior judge in Malawi has purportedly ordered the country’s anti-gay law back into force. The country’s government, which is heavily reliant on support from NGOs and Western aid money, had previously confirmed that it would no longer arrest people for same sex relations.
LGBTI Activists in Malawi Request Government to Legalise Same Sex Marriages
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Malawi seems to have paved the way for the discussion of legalizing same sex marriage within the South African state with the passing of the new law that sees the new age limit for marriage set at 18.
The fight against homophobia continues but sadly, more African countries continue to toughen and stand by their laws against LGBTI people. Just last week the Health Minister in Malawi Jean Kalilani said the country will not change its laws against homosexual acts. Kalilani made the remarks as the government applied for a grant amounting to 257 euros from the Global Fund. Quizzed on whether some of the money will be used to improve the situation of the LGBTI community in Malawi, the minister said the grant would be channeled to the fight against HIV, tuberculosis and malaria.