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Mphatso Sakala is a dedicated advocate for the human rights of intersex people in Zambia, focusing particularly on improving intersex health and well-being. Through his leadership at the Intersex Society of Zambia, he has been instrumental in raising the visibility of intersex health issues amongst policymakers and healthcare providers. His advocacy extends beyond just health to encompass the broader spectrum of human rights challenges faced by intersex individuals. Mphatso’s work involves developing targeted media and communication strategies that effectively convey the complexities of intersex issues to the public and stakeholders.

Mphatso Satya Sakala

Co-Founder & The Director

Mphatso Satya Sakala

Co-Founder & The Director

Mphatso Satya Sakala

Co-Founder & The Director

Mphatso Satya Sakala

Co-Founder & The Director

Mphatso Satya Sakala

Co-Founder & The Director

WHO WE ARE!

Intersex Society of Zambia is a legally registered intersex-led organisation established in 2018 and started its operations in 2019 aimed at addressing issues affecting the intersex community in Zambia. In responding to issues affecting intersex persons in Zambia, ISSZ works to facilitate the recognition and protection of the rights of intersex persons. This is done through promoting access to social, legal, economic, spiritual and political frameworks in order to transform them into well informed, motivated and active individuals that live a fulfilling life, achieving their dreams and contributing to their communities in Zambia and beyond its borders. ISSZ is governed by a constitution and has an established board with diverse speciality, these include key actors in health, media, law and education who have a passion for the cause. The organisation has an established secretariat and has put in place policy documents including the Human resource manual, financial manual, code of conduct and draft volunteer policy to effectively manage the organisation.

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VISION

A Zambia Where the rights of intersex persons are upheld by all

MISSION

We exist to promote the rights of intersex persons in Zambia for an inclusive social,legal, and policy environment through evidence based advocacy, awareness raising, psychosocial support, rehabilitation and supporting access to economic opportunities, education and health services.

CORE VALUES

  • Transparency & Accountability
  • Compassion
  • Commitment
  • Resposibility
  • Teamwork

    • THEMATIC AREAS

  • Increasing Access to Education
  • Improving livelihood
  • Addessing Legal Barriers
  • Promation Health and Wellness
  • Institutional strengthening