The African NGO Forum Puts before the African Commission Issues Affecting the Continent and the Way Forward
By Editor
During the 56th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, the Forum for the participation of NGOs tabled a number of issues that continue
A Ugandan Lesbian who was Left Homeless at the Tender Age of Sixteen Tells All about her Life on the Streets and Beating the Odds
By Our Correspondent
At first glance she comes off as your average girl trying to find herself and one would never guess the pain underneath her vibrant nature and confident stature.
Are you an artist that is based in Nairobi, Kenya? Do you understand the issues faced by the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans*, Intersex and Gender Non-Conforming (LGBTIGNC) movements and the Sex Worker (SW)? Can you work with short deadlines?…
NGLHRC Founder Member Threatened by Landlord after Ruling that Saw Court Order NGO Coordinator Board to Register the Organization
George Barasa
Kenya Correspondent
A few days after High Court instructed the NGO Coordination board to register the National Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission, founder member Ms. Njeri Gateru and the organization are already being subjected to bullying from some Members of Parliament as well as fellow citizens.
None On Record to Join in on IDAHOT Festivities with Launch of Online Video Aimed at offering Support to LGBTI Youth
By George Barasa
Kenyan Correspondent
African film project None On Record is this year joining the IDAHOT celebrations by collecting video messages from lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) persons and allies across the African continent as well as those in Diaspora.
Renowned LGBT Activist Stephen Parelli Shares Heartbreaking Ordeal with Dying Sister who Banned him from attending her Funeral by Virtue of his Sexuality
Like most LGBTI persons across the world, Rev Stephen Parelli’s coming out was met with mixed feelings especially by family members.
LGBTI Commuinities World over Gear up for 11th International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia with Uplifting Celebratory Strategies
By Editor
As the International Day against Homophophia, Transphobia and Biphobia draws closer, several nations have started preparations on events to commemorate the day.
Coalition for African Lesbians Finally Granted Observer Status by African Commission after Seven Years of being turned Down
By Editor
After seven long years and two application submissions, the Coalition for African Lesbians (CAL) has been granted observer status by the African Commission.
Kenyan High Court Orders for the Official Registration and Recognition of The National Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission as an NGO
By George Barasa
Kenyan Correspondent
In news that was broken through Facebook by Eric Gitari, Executive Director National Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (LGLHRC), Kenya has made yet another groundbreaking step towards the recognition of LGBTI organisations in the country.
Bruce Jenner has come out as transgender, Friday night on ABC News’ “20/20″ interview with Diane Sawyer. After much speculation, the former Olympian who was previously married to Kardashian matriarch Kris Jenner confirmed, “I am a woman.” “My whole life has been getting me ready for this. It’s not just the last few years, as…