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24/09/2026

24/09/2026

Please join us for the incredible webinar on: Building Cross-Movement Alliances to Challenge Criminalisation
Date: Sep 30, 2026 11:00 CAT.
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Nkwain Hamlet

15/09/2026

08/09/2026

Between the Cell and the Grave: A Season of Fear for Cameroon's Sexual Minorities

Douala, Cameroon's largest city and economic capital, has become the epicenter of a crisis unfolding on two fronts at once. In recent weeks, sweeping arrests by state security forces have swept up dozens of residents based on perceived sexual orientation, while a string of unresolved killings has left the city's minority community in mourning. Together, these events reveal a community caught between institutional hostility and the absence of protection. A Mass Arrest in the Night On the night of 23 August 2026, gendarmerie units carried out a large-scale operation across several Douala neighbourhoods, including Makepe and Bourramoussadi. More than sixty individuals identified or perceived as homosexual were apprehended and taken into custody. While many were released after paying informal "bail" sums, a smaller group remained detained for over a week at the Ndongbong gendarmerie unit, held in conditions marked by uncertainty, limited outside contact, and, according to civil society monitors, visible psychological distress.

Douala, Cameroon’s largest city and economic capital, has become the epicenter of a crisis unfolding on two fronts at once. In recent weeks, sweeping arrests by state security forces have swe…

21/07/2026

We receive representatives of the U.S. Department of State and FHI 360 during a supervisory visit under the EpiC Project in the Littoral Region.

The visit provided an opportunity to review implementation progress, highlight key achievements and reinforce our shared commitment to delivering high-quality, community-centered health interventions through strong partnerships and evidence-based programming.

We extend our sincere appreciation to our partners for their continued trust, collaboration and support as we work together to advance sustainable health outcomes for the communities we serve.

09/06/2026

Official Statement from our Desk Mr Nkwain Hamlet on the Attack on Mr. Max Joel at Mile 4, Limbe

On behalf of our organization and the entire team, I wish to formally address a deeply troubling incident that came to our attention. On Sunday at 3:00 AM, Mr. Max Joel was subjected to a violent and premeditated attack in Mile 4, Limbe, carried out by a group of individuals who deliberately plotted and executed this act of aggression and humiliation against him.

Our investigations have further revealed that this attack was an organized setup, facilitated from within by an individual who exploited trust to enable this crime. It was solely due to the courageous and timely intervention of the Mile 4 Police that Mr. Joel’s life was preserved and we extend our sincere gratitude to the officers involved.

As an organization, we stand firmly and unwaveringly beside Mr. Max Joel. His safety, dignity and right to justice are matters we take with the utmost seriousness.

I want to be clear, we will not rest until justice is fully served. Our team is currently conducting a thorough and structured gathering of all relevant evidence, testimonies and documentation necessary to pursue decisive judicial action against every individual implicated in this crime. Those who believe they can take the law into their own hands and walk free will be proven wrong.

We are in active coordination with the appropriate legal and security authorities and will ensure that this matter is handled with the full weight it deserves.

Our organization remains fully committed to providing Mr. Joel with every form of support be it legal, emotional and otherwise throughout this process. No person should ever be made to feel unprotected or alone in the face of such injustice.

Together, we stand for dignity, justice and accountability.

04/04/2026

Sharing with you a complex history of the Trans community in a country like Iran by Amanda a public historian of Q***r History.

08/03/2026

Thoughtful, socially conscious, resilient and expressive better qualifies Vanessa NDE L ( VNL) as a journalist.
A prolific bilingual media professional with over a decade of experience in broadcast journalism, she has built a solid career as a reporter, news anchor, and programme host at the Dan Broadcasting System Television. Through her work, she has consistently demonstrated a commitment to telling impactful stories and giving voice to issues that matter to society.

Driven by a strong concern for social justice, accountability, and humanity, VNL has also extended her expertise beyond the newsroom, serving as a communication consultant for NGOs such as Working for Our Wellbeing and the African Caribbean Pacific Diaspora Support Service. In these roles, she contributes to amplifying community initiatives and strengthening communication strategies that promote social development.

Beyond the microphone and the pen, Vanessa is passionate about aesthetics, particularly manicure and make-up artistry, reflecting her appreciation for beauty, creativity, and self-expression. She is also entrepreneurially minded, constantly exploring opportunities that combine creativity, communication, and business.

With her unique blend of journalistic integrity, social awareness, and creative passion, she continues to use storytelling and communication as powerful tools for impact and transformation.

28/01/2026

I AM WHO I HAVE TO BE.