Working for Our Wellbeing is thrilled to share a milestone moment: Mr. Nkwain Hamlet, our Executive Director, has been recognized by The World Bank with a Certificate of Appreciation for his critical role in shaping the 2024 Equality of Opportunity Report on Sexual and Gender Minorities (EQOSOGI). This acknowledgment comes at a time when the report’s findings are more vital than ever, highlighting both the struggles and the resilience of sexual and gender minorities across 64 countries.
For Mr. Nkwain and the team, this isn’t just a professional achievement; it’s a testament to years of dedication, courage, and advocacy. “This report reflects the lived realities of people who are often unseen and unheard,” says Mr. Nkwain. “Our hope is that it will not only shed light on the injustices but also serve as a guide for positive change.”
The EQOSOGI Report: Key Findings That Demand Attention
According to the EQOSOGI report, nearly 1.3 billion people live under laws that criminalize same-sex relationships or restrict gender expression. In many regions, sexual and gender minorities face barriers in education, employment, and personal safety—obstacles that stifle growth and development. But the report also shows the flipside: countries with inclusive policies report stronger social cohesion and economic gains. It’s a roadmap for how society can thrive when everyone is given a fair chance.
This work couldn’t have happened in isolation. Pencrace Bebga from the Centre for Research on Peace, Environment and Governance (CREPEG), Larissa Kojoue from the Queer African Youth Network, Achille Kouyep and Aristide Verlain Tchapon from ACHREDHO Cameroun, and Ebeneza Munkam from the Cameroonian Foundation for AIDS (CAMFAIDS) all brought vital perspectives to this project. Our dedicated colleagues at Working for Our Wellbeing—George Lafon, Christian Damas Mintaka, Brice Tchuenguia, and Mr. Nkwain Hamlet—have been tireless in their pursuit of equality and dignity for all.
A Collective Vision for the Future
The team’s work on this project illustrates a larger vision. Every piece of data, every insight, and every story documented in the EQOSOGI report adds to a collective understanding of what equality should look like. And as the findings resonate on the global stage, Working for Our Wellbeing stands firm in its commitment to ensure that these voices continue to shape policies and perceptions.
“This recognition isn’t just ours—it belongs to everyone who shared their story, their data, their time,” Mr. Nkwain reflects. “Together, we’re making the case for a world where diversity is not only accepted but celebrated.”
For those interested in diving deeper into the EQOSOGI report’s powerful insights and in supporting the push for true equality, we invite you to read the full report, now available through The World Bank’s portal.
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