Posts Tagged ‘SOGIE Coalition’
ON THE ANTI-LGBTQ+ MOVEMENT IN KENYA
By Gerald Hayo Today the Anti-LGBTQ Movement in Mombasa is holding a protest against the Supreme Court’s decision reaffirming the LGBTQ community’s right to associate. Populist politicians and religious leaders will use the occasion to foment hate and encourage acts of violence against sexual and gender minorities. The Kenyan press has been dominated by voices…
Read MoreSafety and Security Advisory – 15th September 2023
In 2013, the National Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (NGLHRC) initiated the process to reserve a name for registration as an NGO under the NGO Coordination Board. However, the names proposed were deemed unacceptable. After three unsuccessful attempts to change the name, NGLHRC filed petition 440 of 2013 at the High Court. The legal…
Read MoreKenya’s Katiba Day: Reflecting on the Impact of Outdated Laws in Kenya
In the complex landscape of Kenya’s human rights struggles, the historical implications of colonisation echo through the present, particularly regarding the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and gender-diverse (LGBTQ+) individuals. Inherited from its colonial past, our legal system bears the burden of archaic laws criminalising same-sex sexual activity. Despite the Constitution of Kenya (2010)…
Read MoreGlobal Corporations Should Support LGBTIQ+ Inclusion in Africa
Human rights are universal and not restricted by geography. Although Africa, a huge and diverse continent, recognizes this in its Charter on Human and People’s Rights, the LGBTIQ+ community still confronts considerable obstacles as a result of social stigma, discrimination, and legislative prohibitions. In Africa, 32 countries criminalize same-sex conduct; this is about 60% of the continent, according to ILGA World.
Read MoreTogether Always: United in Diversity – IDAHOBIT 2023
17th May 2023 – Today, on International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, Interphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT), the undersigned organisations celebrate the diversity within our families and communities. The theme, “Together always: united in diversity,” could not be more fitting. At a time when the LGBTQ+ community faces unprecedented challenges in Kenya and across the world, it…
Read Moregalck+ Opportunity: Governing Body Member
Date: 4th May 2023Opportunity: Governing Body Member, 2nd call.Organization: galck+Timeline: 4th May 2023 – 19th May 2023Location: Nairobi Backgroundgalck+ is the national umbrella body for seventeen (17) organizations advocating for sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression (SOGIE) issues in Kenya. Together, we envision a safe and enabling environment for SOGIE organizations and individuals all over…
Read MoreSTATEMENT ON GLOBAL DAY OF ACTION AGAINST UGANDA’S ANTI-HOMOSEXUALITY BILL 2023
The recent passage of the Anti-Homosexuality Bill 2023 in Uganda sent shockwaves through the global LGBTQI+ community and highlighted the ongoing struggle for human rights for all. The bill, if passed into law, would result in a disaster for the human rights of LGBTQI+ people, public health, and the fight against HIV/AIDS. Moreover, the bill…
Read MoreStatement of Support for LGBTIQ+ Ugandans
We strongly condemn the passing of the sweeping anti-gay legislation by the parliament of Uganda. We stand in solidarity with the LGBTIQ+ community in Uganda, who now face even harsher penalties for simply living their lives and expressing their identities. The new law criminalises same-sex relationships and punishes those who “promote” homosexuality or fail to…
Read MorePRESS STATEMENT ON THE SUPREME COURT JUDGEMENT ON THE FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION OF LGBTQ+
Published on the 28th of February 2023 The undersigned institutions appreciate the tremendous human rights milestone arising from Petition No. 16 of 2019 of the Supreme Court of Kenya delivered on 24th February 2023. We recognize and applaud the efforts of the Judiciary to advance the constitutional and human rights principles guaranteed and that are…
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Be Safe, Be Well: Safety Information for the SOGIE Community
As a result of a recent media blitz around an alleged gathering of members of the lesbian community in Nairobi, the Gay and Lesbian Coalition of Kenya urges all members of the country’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and queer community (LGBTIQ) to be on the lookout for suspicious activities and practice safety and wellness…
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