Ghana’s parliament has passed a tough new bill that imposes a prison sentence of up to three years for anyone convicted of identifying as LGBTQ+. It also imposes a maximum five-year jail term for forming or funding LGBTQ+ groups. Lawmakers heckled down attempts to replace prison sentences with community service and counselling. It is theContinue reading “Ghana passes bill making identifying as LGBTQ+ illegal”
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Support Kenyan LGBTQ+ Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Support Kenyan LGBTQ+ Youth Experiencing Homelessness For over five years, True Colors United has been fostering meaningful partnerships with individuals and organizations at the forefront of the fight against homelessness across various regions, from Eastern Europe to East Africa. Now, we’re focusing our efforts on supporting Kenneth and Jacob’s House (KJHouse), the first LGBTQ+ youthContinue reading “Support Kenyan LGBTQ+ Youth Experiencing Homelessness”
Lest We Forget
Kenneth and Jacob’s House proudly partners with Wanjiku Talks Queer for an inspiring storytelling event, delving into the challenges faced by queer refugees. Join us for a beautiful exploration of diverse narratives, fostering understanding, empathy, and support for the LGBTQI refugee community. Click HERE to get your tickets
Supreme Court reaffirms LGBTQ right to associate
The Supreme Court on Tuesday 12/09/2023 upheld the right of the National Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (NGLHRC) to register. 10years ago, Kenya’s NGO Co-ordinating Board refused to register the NGLHRC, claiming, “It promotes same sex behavior” But in February this year, the Supreme Court said the Board was wrong to stop NGLHRC’s registration,Continue reading “Supreme Court reaffirms LGBTQ right to associate”
BREAKING!
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has assented to the Anti-Homosexuality Bill 2023.
URGENT APPEAL
Dear friends and community, I hope this post finds you well. I am reaching out to you today with an urgent request for support and solidarity. One of our community members, Lilian Kikuyu, preferred name Lianne, is currently facing a challenging health situation and requires immediate medical intervention. The doctors at Nairobi Women’s Hospital RongaiContinue reading “URGENT APPEAL”
Homa Bay Town MP George Kaluma reportedly introduces new anti gay legislation in Kenya’s Parliament that seeks to criminalise LGBTQ, SRHR, abortion, CSE, masturbation, etc.
A copy of the bill is here: https://lnkd.in/dVzxjKNE
Rwanda recognises queer community in new sex education book
A page in the new Comprehensive Sexuality Education launched on March 31, that educates about gender identity and sexual orientation. Rwanda’s Gender ministry, on March 31, launched a Comprehensive Sexuality Education Toolkit’, which recognises and promotes education about genderqueer and different sexual orientations. In the new book, titled ‘Amahitamo Yanjye’, (loosely, ‘My Choice’), gender identity,Continue reading “Rwanda recognises queer community in new sex education book”
International Transgender Day of Visibility
International Transgender Day of Visibility (often referred to as TDOV or Trans Day of Visibility) is an annual event occurring on March 31[1][2] dedicated to celebrating transgender people and raising awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide, as well as a celebration of their contributions to society. The event was created by transgender activist[3] Rachel Crandall of Michigan in 2009[4] as a reaction to the lack of LGBTQ+ recognition of transgenderContinue reading “International Transgender Day of Visibility”
Ugandan anti-gay law threatens human rights and progress in the HIV response
The Ugandan Parliament has passed anti-gay legislation that is an extreme violation of human rights and threatens to reverse the country’s progress in the HIV response. The legislation was passed on Tuesday, 21 March, and the next step is for President Yoweri Museveni to sign it into law. More than 30 African countries ban same-sex relations. TheContinue reading “Ugandan anti-gay law threatens human rights and progress in the HIV response”
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