Supporting Homeless and At-Risk LGBTQ+ Youth (Aged 18-27) At Kenneth and Jacob’s House, we follow a structured and compassionate intake process designed to ensure every young person receives personalized care, support, and dignity. Our approach begins by working closely with partner agencies and outreach workers to identify youth in need and continues through tailored case management andContinue reading “OUR INTAKE PROCESS”
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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”
