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My Christian family wrecked my self-worth, but my found family is helping me heal
LGBTQ+ identities are criminalized in Kenya, Africa — but my friends from a conservative Christian university have shown me how to live with pride.
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Anti-LGBTQ+ Kenyans can no longer encourage others to kill queer people
The nation’s High Court issued the ruling while considering the free-speech rights of anti-LGBTQ+ protestors.
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Kenya rights org sues over anti-LGBTQ+ protests
Two decisions by the country’s Supreme Court sparked violent protests led by clerics and homophobic politicians.
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TikTok working with Kenyan government to ban LGBTQ+ content in the country
This is not the first time TikTok has blocked LGBTQ+ content.
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Barack Obama’s half-brother called him an anti-gay slur on social media
It could be related to news that Barack Obama questioned his sexuality when he was younger.
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African activists target Intel executive for allegedly pushing for the “Kill the Gays” law
The activists are calling for Intel to fire the executive, who they say is putting their lives in danger.
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LGBTQ+ refugees fleeing persecution beaten, raped & killed at notorious Kakuma camp
Two trans women were forced to kiss by a mob threatening to beat them.
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From a secret safe house, Kenyan mothers of LGBTQ+ children tell their stories of exile
As the debate in Kenya rages on over LGBTQ+ people’s rights, one group is silently bearing the burden, paying the price simply for being their mothers.
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Kenya safe havens at risk with draconian anti-gay bill
Refugees from Uganda may have to flee again.
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Ugandans flee as Kill the Gays gains momentum across Africa
Arizona-based Family Watch International is a key player stoking anti-LGBTQ+ hate across the continent.