Lise Woensdregt
@woelise
Assistant Professor, Sociology, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam | Queer/Sex/Work and Community-led Research and Action (CLRA) | Nairobi and Amsterdam
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24-05-2021 11:33:16
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We need to point out again and again that external influences (such as US evangelicals and the anti-western rhetoric by Russia) are wrong by bringing out that lgbt+ people have been and are part of Kenya’s past, present & will be part of its future COC Nederland Aidsfonds International
The Kenyan Supreme Court ruled on 24/02/2023 that Kenyan authorities were wrong 2 ban registration of #Repeal162 because #LoveIsHuman . However, the penal code remains intact & still criminalizes sexual acts ‘against the order of nature’ which in effect continues to criminalize same sex acts. @Galck_ke
Entire organizations have had to close doors to stay safe. This wave of anti-lgbt+ violence understandably triggers strong feelings of anxiety, stress and fear. Many friends express fear of going outside on the streets. @Defenders Coalition 🇰🇪 KNCHR USAID Kenya British Institute in Eastern Africa UK in Kenya 🇬🇧🇰🇪
The public violence against lgbt+ organisations and activists is emboldened by the silence of Kenyan civil society who reap funds collaborating with them but do not speak out in times of need Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa UNAIDS Global Katiba Institute FIDA-Kenya Law Society of Kenya -Nairobi Branch Isaac EN Okero, SC Peace Brigades International - Kenya
This is today. All my dear and beautiful queer friends in Kenya, stay safe. We see you and we are here for you and we stand with you Mwa_Kenya Initiative For Equality & Non Discrimination-INEND #Repeal162 because #LoveIsHuman Pema Kenya Advocacy Team hoymas ISHTAR @Galck_ke @RadFemskisumu Trans and Queer Fund Nadharia Kenya
Article 26, of kenya constitution states that: Every person has the right to life. LGBTQI+ persons have the right to life. #righttolifeLGBTQKenya #strongertogether NCIC Kenya UN Human Rights The Global Fund William Samoei Ruto, PhD Ministry of Health UN Watch Hon. George Peter Kaluma (Commentaries) U.S. Embassy Nairobi
Am a Kenyan citizen I pay tax too Am a Christian too and I practice all the religions norms.... #RightToLifeLGBTIQKenya.KESWA Githaiga Samuel Baba Zulu❤️ @MxMwaniki IPOA -Dennis Itumbi, CBS UN Human Rights
Religious leaders should adopt and embrace public discourse that is respectful and compassionate and refrain from reproducing narratives that perpetuate stigma, justify discrimination, and promote violence #RightToLifeLGBTIQKenya The Global Fund Rigathi Gachagua William Samoei Ruto, PhD Scarlet_Imma
We pay taxes, and our rights need to be protected and upheld. #RightToLifeLGBTIQKenya NCIC Kenya UN Human Rights The Global Fund William Samoei Ruto, PhD Ministry of Health UN Watch Hon. George Peter Kaluma (Commentaries) U.S. Embassy Nairobi Amnesty Kenya َ HVP aids tribunal @defenderscoalition
We are more than just news headlines! We are living and breathing human beings with families, with hopes and dreams! Enough is enough!#RightToLifeLGBTIQKenya KESWA Pema Kenya Githaiga Samuel @MxMwaniki Baba Zulu❤️ Human Rights First Charles 🇰🇪🧑⚕️🩺 @Galck_ke
Love is Love. Join us in spreading a powerful message of love, acceptance, and diversity through our captivating video, "Love is Love: Embracing Diversity. #LoveisLoveKE Netherlands Embassy in Kenya #Repeal162 because #LoveIsHuman @Galck_ke @titirufu