Yvee Oduor is the Executive Coordinator at galck+, leading the coalition’s advocacy, coordination, and movement-building efforts for LGBTQ+ communities across Kenya. Yvee collaborates with member organizations, civil society partners, and regional stakeholders to advance the human rights of gender and sexual minorities through national advocacy initiatives, joint litigation, policy engagement, and leadership development programs.
A gender non-conforming feminist with a background in journalism, Yvee brings deep expertise in storytelling, research, and advocacy grounded in intersectional feminist practice. They serve on a coalition SOGIE (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression) research committee and co-founded Because Womxn, a healing justice initiative for lesbian, bisexual, and queer women and gender non-conforming people in Kenya.
Having worked with numerous social justice organizations, Yvee sits on several grassroots boards and serves as Vice Chair of the Management Committee at The Commonwealth Equality Network (TCEN). They received the Upinde Fahari Award in 2022 for their contributions to LGBTQ+ advocacy. Yvee holds a Master’s degree in Gender Studies from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), further deepening their engagement with global equality movements.
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Yvee Oduor
Executive Coordinator
Yvee leads the coalition’s advocacy, coordination, and movement-building efforts, connecting people, organisations, and ideas to advance equality and dignity.
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