The LGBTQ+ community in Kenya is fighting back against recent anti-gay protests pushing for the curtailment of their rights as they seek recognition and acceptance.
Recently, anti-gay protests have taken place following a court ruling last month by Kenya’s Supreme Court to reaffirm the LGBTQ+ community’s right of association.
Really brave of them, that’s not an easy thing to do considering the circumstances they’re under. I hope they all stay safe during their protests. Or that there was anything I could do to help them.
Just going to leave this link here for anyone who might feel similarly:
Fundraiser for Kenya’s National Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission Brunch who provide legal services and LGBTQ+ advocacy in Kenya. Their main site where i got the fundraiser link
They exceeded their goal of KES 700k (US $4675 / 4426€), but you can still donate. When the exchange rate is KES 150 = US $1, and the average monthly salary for a lawyer is KES 103k / US $683 / 650€, you can see that even a few dollars or euro could make a huge difference.
I have no affiliation, I just donated. I appreciate this is not an option for everyone though.