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JUNE NEWSLETTER
Together, we can make a difference in the society Empowering voices and driving change. #registerESGM #Standup4humanrights
INTERNATIONAL LESBIAN DAY
Visibility is more than being seen. It is about being recognised, respected, and protected. On International Lesbian Day, ESGM stands for a society where lesbian women can live openly, participate fully, access services, and enjoy their rights without discrimination,...
YOUR VOICE MATTERS.
The 2026 F&M Global Barometers LGBTQI+ Perception Index™ is giving LGBTQI+ people an opportunity to share their lived experiences and help shape a better understanding of our realities. Eswatini has only recorded 8 responses so far, compared to 54 in previous...
OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
This October, ESGM joins the global call to raise awareness about breast cancer, encourage early detection, and promote access to inclusive, compassionate healthcare. Knowing your body and recognising unusual changes can help you seek medical attention early. While...
Charity Day
Yesterday, ESGM and its members came together at Mangozeni Soup Kitchen in Malkerns, not only to give, but to show up for our community. Through the donations, shared moments and time given, we were reminded that solidarity is more than a word, it is something we...
Swazi Pride 2026
WHAT A DAY, WHAT A PRIDE, WHAT A MEMORY Swazi Pride 2026 may be over, but the memories, laughter, connections and energy we shared will stay with us From the exciting games and fun activities to the music, dance, poetry and entertainment, you made this celebration...
Movement Building 101
Between July and August, ESGM successfully conducted Movement Building 101, bringing together four cohorts: Gay and Bisexual Men; Lesbian and Bisexual Persons; Transgender and Intersex Persons; and LGBTI Allies. Participants strengthened their understanding of human...
Building communities, not breaking laws: ESGM tells court in 7-year-old registration case
The applicants also note that the refusal itself creates stigma, by signalling that LGBTI persons are not entitled to associate, advocate and express themselves on the same terms as others.
THE PURSUIT OF JUSTICE
Eswatini’s civic freedoms on trial in landmark LGBTI rights legal battle For seven years the Eswatini Sexual and Gender Minorities group has fought the Swazi government for its citizens to have the right to freedom of association. But this is a hard fight against a...
Pride Month
Pride Month is a celebration of courage, community, and the right of every person to live openly and authentically. As we mark this month, we honor the progress made, recognize the challenges that remain, and continue advocating for a society where dignity, equality,...
Day 2 Bushfire 2026
A parade, a community, and countless meaningful conversations. Day 2 at MTN Bushfire was one for the books! ESGM was proud to join the Unity Parade and connect with so many incredible people throughout the day. Thank you for bringing your energy, your stories, and...
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