From the SVRI Forum held in 2024 it was shared that there is a climate – violence nexus. Climate change increases the risk of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in countries like Lesotho, Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Namibia. In Lesotho in particular there is 11% additional HIV risk for teenage girls post drought. When crops fail due […]
Voices From SVRI: Intimated Partner Violence Webinar Read More »
On the 12th of June 2025, four INERELA+ Country Networks implementing the HandsOff project participated in a virtual workshop on the establishment of working groups/ forums for engagement with decision-makers and stakeholders to collaboratively develop, review policies, and influence their positions on legislation specifically that which affect the key population in communities, etc. The two-hour
HandsOff Virtual workshop on the Establishment of Working groups/Forums Read More »
The environmental and climate crisis is a children’s rights crisis and children have a human right to be heard in decision-making processes that affect their lives, families, and communities. However, despite their crucial role as stakeholders, children and young people are often underrepresented in discussions about environmental degradation, disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation.
Peer Exchange Webinar on Strengthening Children’s Voices in Climate Action Read More »
INERELA+ (The International Network of Religious Leaders Living with or Personally Affected By HIV and AIDS) participated at the 45th Ordinary Session of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC) in Maseru, Lesotho. The ACERWC session took place from April 7-11, 2025, and INERELA+ which was also involved in
Munya Mandipaza – Executive Director The last few months have proven to be catastrophic for global health and development. Sector-wide funding cuts and a lack of alternative options, and a pushback on critical rights, threaten the gains made over recent decades. The devastating cycle of natural and man-made disasters only reminds us of that vulnerable
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The 2025 third African Women in Dialogue (AfWID) forum that brought over 1000 women from 55 countries kicked off in Johannesburg on Monday 27 January 2025 with several prominent women showing their support for the women who gathered for this significant event. AfWID is an inclusive platform of dialogue that seeks to unite African women
SADC women join the 1000 at AfWID to drive solutions Read More »
Youths play a critical role in advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), as well as promoting peace, cohesion and social justice, Paul Juru, INERELA+ Zimbabwe Coordinator and Hivos SRHR Fund Ambassador for East and Southern Africa said in his 2025 National Youth Day message in Zimbabwe. He further called on young people to
SANERELA, INERELA+, SANAC treatment fatigue, ageing with HIV capacity building workshop Read More »
Youths play a critical role in advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), as well as promoting peace, cohesion and social justice, Paul Juru, INERELA+ Zimbabwe Coordinator and Hivos SRHR Fund Ambassador for East and Southern Africa said in his 2025 National Youth Day message in Zimbabwe. He further called on young people to
Churches Commit to Ending Child Marriages (project from 2022 to early January 2025) Read More »
Youths play a critical role in advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), as well as promoting peace, cohesion and social justice, Paul Juru, INERELA+ Zimbabwe Coordinator and Hivos SRHR Fund Ambassador for East and Southern Africa said in his 2025 National Youth Day message in Zimbabwe. He further called on young people to
Youths play a critical role in advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), as well as promoting peace, cohesion and social justice, Paul Juru, INERELA+ Zimbabwe Coordinator and Hivos SRHR Fund Ambassador for East and Southern Africa said in his 2025 National Youth Day message in Zimbabwe. He further called on young people to
