December 2016

Family rejection, homelessness, and imprisonment are some of the harsh realities facing Mombasa’s sexual and gender minorities. Although human rights organizations are fighting for their equal rights, stigmatization and discrimination remain high. Eric, 18, whose name has been changed to protect his identity, said he came out as gay to himself and to his family […]

The criminalization of sex work, drug use, and same-sex relationships among consenting adults undermines HIV service delivery.[1] In most countries, the legal environment works against access to effective services, such as harm reduction services and programs targeting sex workers and men who have sex with men. Given these facts, we are deeply concerned that the