Initiative for Equality and Non Discrimination
@inendorg.bsky.social
Norm Shifting & Influencing Attitudes for an inclusive society And Dignified Lives For All🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🇰🇪
#LGBTQ
#LGBTQ
From 14 counties,189 survey responses, and 12 key informant interviews comes one truth:
Queer Kenyans are not outsiders to democracy; we are its heartbeat.
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#QueeringTheBallot #OurVoteOurFuture
Queer Kenyans are not outsiders to democracy; we are its heartbeat.
tr.ee/qRYkQt66VF
#QueeringTheBallot #OurVoteOurFuture
December 2, 2025 at 8:31 AM
From 14 counties,189 survey responses, and 12 key informant interviews comes one truth:
Queer Kenyans are not outsiders to democracy; we are its heartbeat.
tr.ee/qRYkQt66VF
#QueeringTheBallot #OurVoteOurFuture
Queer Kenyans are not outsiders to democracy; we are its heartbeat.
tr.ee/qRYkQt66VF
#QueeringTheBallot #OurVoteOurFuture
On November 21st 2025,we launched Queering The Ballot II Campaign and shared findings from Our Vote, Our Future: LGBTIQ+ Inclusion in Democratic and Governance Processes in Kenya; a 2024 Situation Report
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#QueeringTheBallot #OurVoteOurFuture
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#QueeringTheBallot #OurVoteOurFuture
December 2, 2025 at 8:31 AM
On November 21st 2025,we launched Queering The Ballot II Campaign and shared findings from Our Vote, Our Future: LGBTIQ+ Inclusion in Democratic and Governance Processes in Kenya; a 2024 Situation Report
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#QueeringTheBallot #OurVoteOurFuture
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#QueeringTheBallot #OurVoteOurFuture
🚨 Repeal 162 Court of Appeal Update 🚨
The appeal challenging Sections 162(a), 162(c), and 165 of the Penal Code, which criminalize consensual same-sex relations, came up today for hearing before the Court of Appeal sitting before Justices Kiage, Achode & Korir, J.A.
#LoveIsHuman #Repeal162
The appeal challenging Sections 162(a), 162(c), and 165 of the Penal Code, which criminalize consensual same-sex relations, came up today for hearing before the Court of Appeal sitting before Justices Kiage, Achode & Korir, J.A.
#LoveIsHuman #Repeal162
November 10, 2025 at 10:10 AM
🚨 Repeal 162 Court of Appeal Update 🚨
The appeal challenging Sections 162(a), 162(c), and 165 of the Penal Code, which criminalize consensual same-sex relations, came up today for hearing before the Court of Appeal sitting before Justices Kiage, Achode & Korir, J.A.
#LoveIsHuman #Repeal162
The appeal challenging Sections 162(a), 162(c), and 165 of the Penal Code, which criminalize consensual same-sex relations, came up today for hearing before the Court of Appeal sitting before Justices Kiage, Achode & Korir, J.A.
#LoveIsHuman #Repeal162
Reshaping Narratives: Best Practices for Media Practitioners & LGBTIQ+ persons in Kenya
There have been successful initiatives that have had an impact on the societal understanding and visibility of LGBTIQ+ Lived realities
Report: tr.ee/pwhjZ6NjwQ
#ReshapingNarratives #InclusiveMedia #LGBTIQ+
There have been successful initiatives that have had an impact on the societal understanding and visibility of LGBTIQ+ Lived realities
Report: tr.ee/pwhjZ6NjwQ
#ReshapingNarratives #InclusiveMedia #LGBTIQ+
October 29, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Reshaping Narratives: Best Practices for Media Practitioners & LGBTIQ+ persons in Kenya
There have been successful initiatives that have had an impact on the societal understanding and visibility of LGBTIQ+ Lived realities
Report: tr.ee/pwhjZ6NjwQ
#ReshapingNarratives #InclusiveMedia #LGBTIQ+
There have been successful initiatives that have had an impact on the societal understanding and visibility of LGBTIQ+ Lived realities
Report: tr.ee/pwhjZ6NjwQ
#ReshapingNarratives #InclusiveMedia #LGBTIQ+
We are excited to finally release a report we have been working on together with our queer community, journalists, and policymakers, diving into current media engagement strategies and representation for LGBTIQ+ in the Kenyan media landscape.
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#ReshapingNarratives #InclusiveMedia
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#ReshapingNarratives #InclusiveMedia
October 15, 2025 at 8:01 AM
We are excited to finally release a report we have been working on together with our queer community, journalists, and policymakers, diving into current media engagement strategies and representation for LGBTIQ+ in the Kenyan media landscape.
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#ReshapingNarratives #InclusiveMedia
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#ReshapingNarratives #InclusiveMedia
World Mental Health Day Feminist Care Notes
Our mental health care isn't solitary, it is communal, challenging systems that undervalue our wholeness!
10/10
#MentalHealthday #FeministCAreNotes #SelfCare #Resistance
Our mental health care isn't solitary, it is communal, challenging systems that undervalue our wholeness!
10/10
#MentalHealthday #FeministCAreNotes #SelfCare #Resistance
October 9, 2025 at 2:32 PM
World Mental Health Day Feminist Care Notes
Our mental health care isn't solitary, it is communal, challenging systems that undervalue our wholeness!
10/10
#MentalHealthday #FeministCAreNotes #SelfCare #Resistance
Our mental health care isn't solitary, it is communal, challenging systems that undervalue our wholeness!
10/10
#MentalHealthday #FeministCAreNotes #SelfCare #Resistance
TO TALK TO SOMEONE:
0700010198 - National Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (NGLHRC)
galck plus+ through: galck.org/book
Wazi Therapy app.wazi.io/
#SuicideAwarenessMonth
0700010198 - National Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (NGLHRC)
galck plus+ through: galck.org/book
Wazi Therapy app.wazi.io/
#SuicideAwarenessMonth
September 30, 2025 at 11:53 AM
TO TALK TO SOMEONE:
0700010198 - National Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (NGLHRC)
galck plus+ through: galck.org/book
Wazi Therapy app.wazi.io/
#SuicideAwarenessMonth
0700010198 - National Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (NGLHRC)
galck plus+ through: galck.org/book
Wazi Therapy app.wazi.io/
#SuicideAwarenessMonth
What Can You do?
*Everyone needs support, whether it’s a friend whose shoulder we can lean on or a therapist to help us work through the trauma from our past
*If someone shares thoughts of suicide, listen with empathy
*Talk openly about mental health to reduce stigma
#SuicideAwarenessMonth
#LGBTQ
*Everyone needs support, whether it’s a friend whose shoulder we can lean on or a therapist to help us work through the trauma from our past
*If someone shares thoughts of suicide, listen with empathy
*Talk openly about mental health to reduce stigma
#SuicideAwarenessMonth
#LGBTQ
September 30, 2025 at 11:53 AM
What Can You do?
*Everyone needs support, whether it’s a friend whose shoulder we can lean on or a therapist to help us work through the trauma from our past
*If someone shares thoughts of suicide, listen with empathy
*Talk openly about mental health to reduce stigma
#SuicideAwarenessMonth
#LGBTQ
*Everyone needs support, whether it’s a friend whose shoulder we can lean on or a therapist to help us work through the trauma from our past
*If someone shares thoughts of suicide, listen with empathy
*Talk openly about mental health to reduce stigma
#SuicideAwarenessMonth
#LGBTQ
The court found the Penal Code Section 226 to be in violation of Article 27 of the constitutional which guarantees dignity, equality, and the right to the highest attainable standard of health.
#SuicideAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealth
#LGBTQ
#SuicideAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealth
#LGBTQ
September 30, 2025 at 11:53 AM
The court found the Penal Code Section 226 to be in violation of Article 27 of the constitutional which guarantees dignity, equality, and the right to the highest attainable standard of health.
#SuicideAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealth
#LGBTQ
#SuicideAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealth
#LGBTQ
Penal Code Section 226 punished individuals for “attempting suicide” with up to two years in prison, a fine/ both, failing to consider nuanced reality of mental health struggles, deterring people from seeking help and worse, exacerbating the stigma surrounding mental health.
#SuicideAwarenessMonth
#SuicideAwarenessMonth
September 30, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Penal Code Section 226 punished individuals for “attempting suicide” with up to two years in prison, a fine/ both, failing to consider nuanced reality of mental health struggles, deterring people from seeking help and worse, exacerbating the stigma surrounding mental health.
#SuicideAwarenessMonth
#SuicideAwarenessMonth
On 9 January 2025, High Court Judge Lawrence Mugambi declared that Section 226 of the Kenyan Penal Code, which makes suicide a criminal offence,Unconstitutional.
#SuicideAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealth
#LGBTQ
#SuicideAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealth
#LGBTQ
September 30, 2025 at 11:53 AM
On 9 January 2025, High Court Judge Lawrence Mugambi declared that Section 226 of the Kenyan Penal Code, which makes suicide a criminal offence,Unconstitutional.
#SuicideAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealth
#LGBTQ
#SuicideAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealth
#LGBTQ
According to WHO(2019),Suicidal ideations associated with depression lifetime prevalence is 7.9%.In Kenya, it is estimated Kenya’s age standardized suicide rate to be 11.0 in 100,000 while globally, 700,000 persons are estimated to die by suicide every year.
#SuicideAwarenessMonth
#LGBTQ
#SuicideAwarenessMonth
#LGBTQ
September 30, 2025 at 11:53 AM
According to WHO(2019),Suicidal ideations associated with depression lifetime prevalence is 7.9%.In Kenya, it is estimated Kenya’s age standardized suicide rate to be 11.0 in 100,000 while globally, 700,000 persons are estimated to die by suicide every year.
#SuicideAwarenessMonth
#LGBTQ
#SuicideAwarenessMonth
#LGBTQ
Today being the last Day of Suicide Awareness month,We wish to remind you that Mental Health wellness is an every day journey and not an event.
#SuicideAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealth
#LGBTQ
#SuicideAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealth
#LGBTQ
September 30, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Today being the last Day of Suicide Awareness month,We wish to remind you that Mental Health wellness is an every day journey and not an event.
#SuicideAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealth
#LGBTQ
#SuicideAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealth
#LGBTQ
September 29, 2025 at 12:45 PM
The World Health Organisation in 2019
estimated Kenya’s age standardized suicide rate
to be 11.0 in 100,000.
Suicidal Ideations associated with depression lifetime
prevalence is 7.9% while for other mental illnesses
it is 5-8%. So What does Kenya Say About Suicide?
#SuicideAwarenessMonth
estimated Kenya’s age standardized suicide rate
to be 11.0 in 100,000.
Suicidal Ideations associated with depression lifetime
prevalence is 7.9% while for other mental illnesses
it is 5-8%. So What does Kenya Say About Suicide?
#SuicideAwarenessMonth
September 29, 2025 at 12:45 PM
The World Health Organisation in 2019
estimated Kenya’s age standardized suicide rate
to be 11.0 in 100,000.
Suicidal Ideations associated with depression lifetime
prevalence is 7.9% while for other mental illnesses
it is 5-8%. So What does Kenya Say About Suicide?
#SuicideAwarenessMonth
estimated Kenya’s age standardized suicide rate
to be 11.0 in 100,000.
Suicidal Ideations associated with depression lifetime
prevalence is 7.9% while for other mental illnesses
it is 5-8%. So What does Kenya Say About Suicide?
#SuicideAwarenessMonth
You taught us ways to re-imagine Our Freedom and for that, we say Rest In Power Assata! #Assata #Shakur #assatashakur
September 29, 2025 at 12:42 PM
You taught us ways to re-imagine Our Freedom and for that, we say Rest In Power Assata! #Assata #Shakur #assatashakur
Join the conversation—share your thoughts, hopes, and ideas for a better Kenya through the #QueeringTheBallot as we truly commit to build a democratic, inclusive and and just society where human rights are protected and everyone’s voice matters!
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#CividEducation
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#CividEducation
September 15, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Join the conversation—share your thoughts, hopes, and ideas for a better Kenya through the #QueeringTheBallot as we truly commit to build a democratic, inclusive and and just society where human rights are protected and everyone’s voice matters!
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#CividEducation
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#CividEducation
Today, on International Democracy Day, as we reflect on what true democracy means, we wish to remind you of
#QueeringTheBallot , a project that wishes to facilitate deeper LGBTIQ+ persons engagement in political & democratic processes as democracy depends on inclusivity, accountability & courage!
#QueeringTheBallot , a project that wishes to facilitate deeper LGBTIQ+ persons engagement in political & democratic processes as democracy depends on inclusivity, accountability & courage!
September 15, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Today, on International Democracy Day, as we reflect on what true democracy means, we wish to remind you of
#QueeringTheBallot , a project that wishes to facilitate deeper LGBTIQ+ persons engagement in political & democratic processes as democracy depends on inclusivity, accountability & courage!
#QueeringTheBallot , a project that wishes to facilitate deeper LGBTIQ+ persons engagement in political & democratic processes as democracy depends on inclusivity, accountability & courage!
Today is World Sexual Health Day, with this year's Theme Being "Sexual justice - What can we do?"
Sexual justice means more than just access to services or legal protections—it’s about affirming everyone’s right to pleasure and body autonomy.
#WorldSexualHealthDay
Sexual justice means more than just access to services or legal protections—it’s about affirming everyone’s right to pleasure and body autonomy.
#WorldSexualHealthDay
September 4, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Today is World Sexual Health Day, with this year's Theme Being "Sexual justice - What can we do?"
Sexual justice means more than just access to services or legal protections—it’s about affirming everyone’s right to pleasure and body autonomy.
#WorldSexualHealthDay
Sexual justice means more than just access to services or legal protections—it’s about affirming everyone’s right to pleasure and body autonomy.
#WorldSexualHealthDay
DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH
As we conclude observing this calendar month, we must acknowledge the pursuit to protect LGBTIQ+ human rights is inseparable from the struggle for disability rights
#DisabilityPrideMonth #LGBTQ
As we conclude observing this calendar month, we must acknowledge the pursuit to protect LGBTIQ+ human rights is inseparable from the struggle for disability rights
#DisabilityPrideMonth #LGBTQ
July 28, 2025 at 2:09 PM
DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH
As we conclude observing this calendar month, we must acknowledge the pursuit to protect LGBTIQ+ human rights is inseparable from the struggle for disability rights
#DisabilityPrideMonth #LGBTQ
As we conclude observing this calendar month, we must acknowledge the pursuit to protect LGBTIQ+ human rights is inseparable from the struggle for disability rights
#DisabilityPrideMonth #LGBTQ
Please join this great conversation by
Rights at Risk: Safeguarding Expression, Association, and Protest -Lessons from the African LGBTIQ Movement
Date: Thursday, July 24th, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM EAT (Nairobi time)
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Rights at Risk: Safeguarding Expression, Association, and Protest -Lessons from the African LGBTIQ Movement
Date: Thursday, July 24th, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM EAT (Nairobi time)
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
July 24, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Please join this great conversation by
Rights at Risk: Safeguarding Expression, Association, and Protest -Lessons from the African LGBTIQ Movement
Date: Thursday, July 24th, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM EAT (Nairobi time)
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Rights at Risk: Safeguarding Expression, Association, and Protest -Lessons from the African LGBTIQ Movement
Date: Thursday, July 24th, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM EAT (Nairobi time)
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
WE ARE BACK!
We paused to take a mental health break — because REST is not just important, it's RADICAL!We stepped away from the noise to reconnect, restore, and remind ourselves that healing is part of the work.
#restisresistance #mentalhealthmatters💚
We paused to take a mental health break — because REST is not just important, it's RADICAL!We stepped away from the noise to reconnect, restore, and remind ourselves that healing is part of the work.
#restisresistance #mentalhealthmatters💚
July 21, 2025 at 6:54 AM
WE ARE BACK!
We paused to take a mental health break — because REST is not just important, it's RADICAL!We stepped away from the noise to reconnect, restore, and remind ourselves that healing is part of the work.
#restisresistance #mentalhealthmatters💚
We paused to take a mental health break — because REST is not just important, it's RADICAL!We stepped away from the noise to reconnect, restore, and remind ourselves that healing is part of the work.
#restisresistance #mentalhealthmatters💚
Out of office,In our feelings!
We're hitting pause and taking a mental health break for a week from 14th July to resume on 21st July
We’ll be off the grid, recharging our queer superpowers and practicing what we preach:
Rest is Resistance
#restisresistance
We're hitting pause and taking a mental health break for a week from 14th July to resume on 21st July
We’ll be off the grid, recharging our queer superpowers and practicing what we preach:
Rest is Resistance
#restisresistance
July 11, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Out of office,In our feelings!
We're hitting pause and taking a mental health break for a week from 14th July to resume on 21st July
We’ll be off the grid, recharging our queer superpowers and practicing what we preach:
Rest is Resistance
#restisresistance
We're hitting pause and taking a mental health break for a week from 14th July to resume on 21st July
We’ll be off the grid, recharging our queer superpowers and practicing what we preach:
Rest is Resistance
#restisresistance