Posts Tagged ‘SOGIE’
Safety 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Read MoreKenya’s Katiba Day: Reflecting on the Impact of Outdated Laws in Kenya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 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 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…
Read MoreJoint Statement on Misinformation, Disinformation, and Homophobic Rhetoric in Response to NGLHRC Supreme Court Ruling
Nairobi, 28th February 2023 The recent ruling by the Supreme Court of Kenya is a significant milestone for human rights in Kenya. We thank the judiciary for their unwavering commitment to upholding the Constitution of Kenya, which guarantees freedom of association under article 36 of the constitution and the right to equal protection under the…
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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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