Community-Based Organization · Malawi · Est. 2022

Everyone deserves rights, dignity & equality.

CIRE works to protect and promote the rights, dignity and wellbeing of LGBTQI+ people, young people, sex workers, older people, people with disabilities and other marginalized communities — so that everyone in Malawi can live freely and without discrimination.

Explore Our Work Our Vision & Mission
Rights-based approach Community-led Inclusive & non-discriminatory
Established
2022
Key focus areas
6
Communities engaged
8+
Rights-based
100%
Women in the community taking part in a CIRE activity

Est. 2022

Malawi

Who We Are

Protecting rights & advancing equality for every community.

Center for Inclusive Rights and Equality (CIRE) is a community-based organization established in 2022 in Malawi. CIRE works to protect and promote the rights, dignity, equality and wellbeing of minority and marginalized communities.

The organization focuses on protecting the rights of LGBTQI+ people, young people, sex workers, older people, people with disabilities, and other marginalized groups who face discrimination, stigma, violence, exclusion, and barriers to accessing essential services.

  • We work directly with communities and rights holders to build safe, inclusive and non-discriminatory communities.

  • We partner with service providers, government institutions, civil society organizations and other stakeholders to promote inclusive services.

  • We engage duty bearers and policy-makers to address discrimination and promote inclusive policies.

What Drives Us

Our vision & mission

Everything we do is guided by a clear belief: every person deserves to live with dignity, freedom and opportunity — without discrimination based on identity or social status.

Vision

A society where all people enjoy equal rights, dignity, freedom and opportunities without discrimination based on their identity or social status.

Mission

To protect and promote the rights of minorities and marginalized communities through advocacy, community engagement, rights awareness, empowerment, and access to inclusive services.

Our Work

Key areas of focus

From human rights education to advocacy, our programmes are designed around the priorities of the communities we serve.

Human Rights & Equality

Promoting awareness and protection of the rights of marginalized and minority communities.

LGBTQI+ Rights

Advocating for the dignity, safety, equality and inclusion of LGBTQI+ people.

Young People’s Rights

Empowering young people with information and opportunities to participate in decisions affecting their rights and wellbeing.

Sex Workers’ Rights

Promoting the rights, dignity, safety and access to essential services for sex workers.

Advocacy & Policy Engagement

Engaging duty bearers and policy-makers to address discrimination and promote inclusive policies and services.

Community Engagement

Working with communities to address stigma, discrimination, harmful social norms and exclusion.

Who We Serve

Standing alongside the people who need us most.

CIRE primarily works with communities that experience discrimination, stigma and exclusion — together with the leaders, allies and institutions around them.

LGBTQI+ people Young people & adolescents Sex workers Other minority & marginalized groups Community leaders & structures Service providers Human rights defenders Government & duty bearers

Our Approach

Community-led, rights-based, without exception.

CIRE uses a rights-based, community-led, inclusive and non-discriminatory approach. We put the people we serve at the centre of everything — from designing programmes to evaluating their impact.

  • Meaningful participation

    Affected communities take part in programme design, implementation, monitoring and advocacy.

  • Partnership-driven

    We work through partnerships with communities, civil society organizations, government institutions and service providers.

  • Inclusive & accountable

    Every programme is grounded in dignity, safety and non-discrimination, and is accountable to the communities it serves.

Youth club members meeting during a CIRE session

Safe spaces,
safer communities

Since 2022, CIRE has worked towards a Malawi where everyone is respected, protected and treated equally.

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Get Involved

Let’s build a more inclusive Malawi.

Whether you are a community member, a civil society organization, a service provider or a government institution — your voice can help protect the rights and dignity of minorities and marginalized communities across the country.

Email us hello@ciremw.org
Based in Malawi — serving communities nationwide

Partner with CIRE

We collaborate with organizations, institutions and individuals who share our commitment to equality. Reach out and let’s explore how we can work together.