June is pride month, a month dedicated to celebration and commemoration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender pride. Pride month is about acceptance, equality, celebrating the work of LGBTQ+ people, education in LGBTQ+ history and raising awareness of issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community. What is Pride month? One of the common things that is said […]
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One of the pivotal radio shows that remains etched on my mind was a Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) sensitisation session I conducted in Radio Gargar, in Dadaab. I delved into the critical provisions of the Prohibition of Female Genital Mutilation Act of 2011. Sections 19 to 21 of this act serve as a vital framework,
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In 1990, Beverley Palesa Ditsie, a courageous black lesbian activist and filmmaker from Soweto, found herself facing a barrage of hatred and threats after appearing on national television at the first gay and lesbian pride march in downtown Johannesburg. Amidst petitions calling for her murder, she stood tall, advocating for LGBTQ+ rights in a hostile
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The harrowing truth is that high levels of poverty intertwine tragically with defilement of children, perpetuating a cycle of exploitation and despair that shatters young lives and undermines communities. Child defilement in Kakamega County, Kenya and related factors. One of the most heart-wrenching aspects of this reality is how poverty serves as a catalyst for
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The International Court of Justice (ICJ) took centre stage last week during public hearings on January 11th and 12th, 2024, addressing the Republic of South Africa’s plea for provisional measures against the State of Israel. South Africa alleges genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza, seeking immediate actions from the ICJ. These provisional measures, if
Introduction In an ideal world, patients would expect doctors to treat them with impartiality and offer evidence-based care, free from prejudice based on their gender or skin colour. However, the harsh reality reveals that medical misogyny, one manifestation of explicit gender biases within medicine, continues to plague healthcare practitioners all over the world. The roots
It’s a fact that women and girls carry the largest burden of unpaid care work worldwide, including taking care of children, elderly, and the sick, as well as household chores. According to the International Labour Organisation (ILO), up to 76% of this type of work is done by women and girls, which can have serious
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Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) is a fundamental aspect of overall health and well-being. It refers to a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being in all matters related to the reproductive system and to sexual relationships. This includes access to healthcare services, education, and information about sexual and reproductive health, and the ability
The politicisation of homosexuality has been on the rise over the past decade, with anti-gay and anti-queer rhetoric being propagated by religious and political leaders as a form of populist politics. In many African countries, including Kenya, anti-queer rhetoric plays a huge role in the mobilisation of votes. Politicians are more likely to be elected
It is important to understand the scope of sexual assault and how it affects individuals. Section 5 of the Sexual Offences Act, 2006 defines sexual assault as any type of sexual activity or contact that you do not consent to. This can happen through physical force, threats of force, or manipulation of a survivor using
