At Kenneth and Jacob’s House, we believe that every individual’s identity and dignity are honoured when their pronouns are respected. As we mark International Pronouns Day 2025, we reaffirm our commitment to creating a world where gender diverse and sexual minority youths are seen, affirmed, and celebrated for who they truly are. What is InternationalContinue reading “Commemorating International Pronouns Day 2025 at Kenneth and Jacob’s House”
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Share Your Story: Empower LGBTQ+ Youth Facing Homelessness Through Voice and Visibility
“At Kenneth and Jacob’s House, community stories are powerful catalysts for change. We believe that every lived experience carries the potential to inspire hope, drive awareness, and spark action. That is why we are launching a Call for Stories aimed specifically at LGBTQ+ youth navigating the harsh realities of homelessness and housing insecurity.“ Why Your Story MattersContinue reading “Share Your Story: Empower LGBTQ+ Youth Facing Homelessness Through Voice and Visibility”
Know the UNUPR: A Practical Guide for Our Community
An advocacy + learning resource from Kenneth & Jacob’s House#KNOWTHEUNUPR Executive Summary The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is the UN’s peer-review of every country’s human rights record. It creates rare, high-impact openings for community voices; especially refugees, asylum seekers, LGBTQIA+ people, women, youth, persons with disabilities, and other groups often excluded from policy rooms toContinue reading “Know the UNUPR: A Practical Guide for Our Community”
Kenya and the 2025 UN Universal Periodic Review: A Crucial Moment for Human Rights and LGBTQ+ Communities
Kenya’s current human rights landscape is facing renewed international scrutiny following its fourth Universal Periodic Review (UPR) by the United Nations Human Rights Council Working Group. Held on 1 May 2025 in Geneva, this review serves as a global accountability mechanism, assessing Kenya’s progress and challenges in the promotion and protection of human rights. The UPR brings together reportsContinue reading “Kenya and the 2025 UN Universal Periodic Review: A Crucial Moment for Human Rights and LGBTQ+ Communities”
Ghana passes bill making identifying as LGBTQ+ illegal
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”
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”
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