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Norm Shifting & Influencing Attitudes for an inclusive society And Dignified Lives For All🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🇰🇪 #LGBTQ

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Initiative for Equality and Non Discrimination @inendorg.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Prevention is also about creating environments where people have reasons to feel safe, connected and hopeful about the lives ahead of them. That means looking beyond individual experiences and asking what needs to change around us. #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealthMatters #EqualityandJusticeforAll
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Initiative for Equality and Non Discrimination @inendorg.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
This #SuicidePreventionMonth , we are thinking about the ways our societies can either make life more difficult or make it more possible.🎗️
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Initiative for Equality and Non Discrimination @inendorg.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
No country in the world has reached full legal equality for women & girls. From protection against gender-based violence to equal pay, WOMEN'S & girls’ human rights remain unequal under the law, as impunity for violations of women and girls persists worldwide-UN Women-APRIL 2026 #WomensEqualityDay
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Initiative for Equality and Non Discrimination @inendorg.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
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Initiative for Equality and Non Discrimination @inendorg.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
On 31 July, we invited you to Thika for what we envisioned to be a peaceful space for learning, dialogue, and civic participation. Instead, what unfolded became a stark reminder that many Kenyans still face barriers when exercising their constitutional rights #ProtectCivicSpace #QueeringTheBallot
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Initiative for Equality and Non Discrimination @inendorg.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
If you are in Amsterdam, please join INEND’s Executive Director, Essy Adhiambo, who is serving as keynote speaker and panel chair for a session exploring intergenerational grace Date: Aug 7, 2026 Location: 1.9 - Berlagezaal Track: Heritage & Culture #WorldPrideConference2026 #WPHRC2026 #TeamINEND
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Initiative for Equality and Non Discrimination @inendorg.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Disability is NOT a barrier. Discrimination is. Happy Disability Pride Month #DisabilityPride #Pridemonth #Ableism #disablism
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Initiative for Equality and Non Discrimination @inendorg.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Saba Saba: Kenya's historic protest for democracy The Bill of Rights in the COK frames peaceful assembly, demonstration, picketing, & petition as tools of direct civic participation, not exceptions tolerated by the state. Power to the People! #Sabasaba #Protest #QueeringTheBAllot
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Initiative for Equality and Non Discrimination @inendorg.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
"We destroy ourselves when we forget that we're all in this rickety, beautiful, messy family together... When we use the idea of protecting the family as a weapon to exclude & marginalise, we harm us all." - Writer, Ngare Kariuki #BackToSender #NotOurValues #HomophobiaIsUnAfrican #RejectTheCharter
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Initiative for Equality and Non Discrimination @inendorg.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
This #IDAHOBIT week, under theme “At the Heart of Democracy”, we’re unpacking how media shapes public perception, political participation & whose voices are recognised in democratic spaces. Watch Here : youtu.be/oL-T9HBQSLI?... #QueeringTheBallot #OurVoteOurFuture
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Initiative for Equality and Non Discrimination @inendorg.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
As we continue to celebrate International Family Week, our #SisiNiJamii campaign highlights a fundamental truth: When individuals feel "seen, valued, and celebrated exactly as they are" (as one aunt of a gay man beautifully puts it), they thrive #SisiNiJamii #WeAreFamily #InternationalFamilyWeek
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Initiative for Equality and Non Discrimination @inendorg.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Celebrating the Beauty of Every Family These stories from queer parents in Kenya remind us that family is a universal language of resilience. To all the queer families out there, you are valid, you are seen, and your love inspires us. #SisiNiJamii #InternationalWeekOfFamilies #AfricanFamilies
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Initiative for Equality and Non Discrimination @inendorg.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
This International Family Week, #SisiNiJamii campaign honours not only #LGBTIQ+ individuals and their families but every ally, advocate, and community member who has made the courageous choice to stand for inclusion. #WeAreFamily #AfricanFamilies #InternationalFamilyweek #InternationaldayofFamily
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Initiative for Equality and Non Discrimination @inendorg.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
When we talk about "Family Diversity," its about: -Psychological Safety: Ensuring every Kenyan feels safe at home and in their neighborhood. -Equitable Service Delivery: Healthcare and law enforcement that serve with "hearts of gold" and without bias.
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Initiative for Equality and Non Discrimination @inendorg.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
What defines a family? Is it biology, or is it the support system that allows an individual to thrive, work, and contribute to society? Behind every person who feels seen and included is someone who chose to show up.
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Initiative for Equality and Non Discrimination @inendorg.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Family diversity is not a fringe conversation. It is a human rights conversation. Follow along this week as we share messages of love, solidarity, and inclusion from our communities. Every Family, Everywhere. #SisiNiJamii #InternationalFamiliesDay #HumanRights #Inclusion
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Initiative for Equality and Non Discrimination @inendorg.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
This week, we are amplifying voices from blood families, chosen families, LGBTIQ+ parents, siblings, friends, and allies, all united by one belief: that every family deserves dignity, recognition, and the freedom to thrive. #SisiNiJamii #InternationalFamiliesDay #HumanRights #Inclusion
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Initiative for Equality and Non Discrimination @inendorg.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
As we mark the International Week of Families, we invite you to celebrate with us through #SisiNiJamii campaign by Initiative for Equality and Non Discrimination (INEND) , Coast Women For Women(CWW) and PEMAKenya #SisiNiJamii #InternationalFamiliesDay #HumanRights #Inclusion
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Initiative for Equality and Non Discrimination @inendorg.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
The media "balances"our humanity with hate, and we must build alternatives. Our vote.Our future. Our narrative. Watch The Full playlist of Queering The Ballot II here:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkiGYw_R590RM6PBMwtFkZyLav_j3NnrL&si=4u4hMFiRsufVZDsN #QueeringTheBallot #OurVoteOurFuture
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Initiative for Equality and Non Discrimination @inendorg.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
History has been made! Botswana has officially removed colonial-era laws that criminalised same-sex relations. The court affirmed that sexual orientation is an essential attribute of personality. #Botswana #LGBTIQHumanRights #LGBTIQSolidarity
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Initiative for Equality and Non Discrimination @inendorg.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
This #LesbianVisibilityWeek, we are celebrating and holding space that visibility is a risk we take every day in our physical and digital spaces. This week, we claim our space. You are seen. You are here. Happy Lesbian Visibility Week!
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Initiative for Equality and Non Discrimination @inendorg.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
We are so proud to share with you our 2025 Annual Report, Growing Our Ground, a living document of everything we planted, tended, and harvested. It was not an easy season. Funding landscapes shifted. And yet, here we are. Rooted. Resilient. Growing. Full Report: tr.ee/sZxqPuQthh #INEND2025
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Initiative for Equality and Non Discrimination @inendorg.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
They want us to believe that one vote doesn’t change the system. But we know that when we move as a collective, the system has no choice but to listen. Why Queering The Ballot You ask? Here is why: youtu.be/NxRTaKRbtC0?... #QueeringTheBallot #OurVoteOurFuture
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Initiative for Equality and Non Discrimination @inendorg.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
A Threat to Human Rights: We view this enactment as a profound blow to fundamental principles of human rights, personal safety, and freedom of expression. Join us in taking a stand and sign the petition to voice your support: a.allout.org/s/P9XKy/. #Senegal #HumanRights #INEND
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Initiative for Equality and Non Discrimination @inendorg.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Standing in Solidarity: Human Rights of LGBTIQ+ persons in Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye signed into law legislation that doubles the maximum penalty for same-sex relations to 10 years in prison. Join us in taking a stand: a.allout.org/s/P9XKy/. #Senegal #HumanRights #LGBTIQRights
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Initiative for Equality and Non Discrimination @inendorg.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Queering the Ballot II Podcast is here! We are delving into How Laws Shape Our Lives and Realities as LGBTIQ+ Kenyans Watch the full Episode Here: youtu.be/h32nwbIFDxU?... #OurVoteOurFuture #QueeringTheBallot
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Initiative for Equality and Non Discrimination @inendorg.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
This International Women's Day, we are naming a truth that too many "progressive" spaces still refuse to say out loud: a democracy that excludes women in all their diversity is not a democracy, it is patriarchy with a ballot box. #IWD2026 #QueeringTheBallot #OurVoteOurFuture
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Initiative for Equality and Non Discrimination @inendorg.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
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
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Initiative for Equality and Non Discrimination @inendorg.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
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 tr.ee/qRYkQt66VF #QueeringTheBallot #OurVoteOurFuture
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Initiative for Equality and Non Discrimination @inendorg.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
🚨 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
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Initiative for Equality and Non Discrimination @inendorg.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
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+
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Initiative for Equality and Non Discrimination @inendorg.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
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. tr.ee/pwhjZ6NjwQ #ReshapingNarratives #InclusiveMedia
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Initiative for Equality and Non Discrimination @inendorg.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
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Initiative for Equality and Non Discrimination @inendorg.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
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Initiative for Equality and Non Discrimination @inendorg.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
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
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Initiative for Equality and Non Discrimination @inendorg.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
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
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Initiative for Equality and Non Discrimination @inendorg.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
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
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Initiative for Equality and Non Discrimination @inendorg.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
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
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Initiative for Equality and Non Discrimination @inendorg.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
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
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Initiative for Equality and Non Discrimination @inendorg.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
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
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Initiative for Equality and Non Discrimination @inendorg.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
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
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Initiative for Equality and Non Discrimination @inendorg.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
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
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Initiative for Equality and Non Discrimination @inendorg.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
So What can you do? #SuicideAwarenessMonth
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Initiative for Equality and Non Discrimination @inendorg.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
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
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Trans Woman Support @tws-website.com · 29/09/2025
Just a reminder #riseup #standup #resist #revolt #respect #support #change #together #love #nomorehate #transgender #lgbtqiap2s
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Initiative for Equality and Non Discrimination @inendorg.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
You taught us ways to re-imagine Our Freedom and for that, we say Rest In Power Assata! #Assata #Shakur #assatashakur
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Initiative for Equality and Non Discrimination @inendorg.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
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! tr.ee/P0pJ4jULxY #CividEducation
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Initiative for Equality and Non Discrimination @inendorg.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
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!
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Initiative for Equality and Non Discrimination @inendorg.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
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
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Initiative for Equality and Non Discrimination @inendorg.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
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
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