International Transgender Day of Visibility platforms the absolute Human Right to live authentically, safely, equally and happily. African Human Rights Coalition works with LGBQTI refugees and asylum seekers, supporting every human's right to their gender identity and sexuality. VIA TRANSGENDER LAW CENTER: The Trans Agenda for Liberation is a community-led guide towards the world we deserve. Trans people hold the knowledge, power, and joy to create a future where we can all

UNHCR Statement on the situation of LGBTIQ+ refugees in Kakuma camp 25 Mar 2021 Yesterday news came down of an ultimatum given to UNHCR by the Kenyan Government, declaring the imminent closures of Dadaab and Kakuma Camps, Kenya. The Statement can be read HERE. This statement has occurred in the context of life for LGBTQI refugees and asylum seekers seeking protection and resettlement from Kenya. The Kenyan Government has maintained a protection space for LGBTQI people out of

Then following is the latest in several UNHCR updates regarding the condition of two LGBTQI refugees in Kakuma Camp, Kenya, who were burned in a fire where arson, under investigation, is suspected: "Update on the situation of the two persons who suffered burn injuries in the 15 March 2021 fire in Kakuma: As notified in our last update, the two were transferred to a regional hospital in Lodwar on 16 March where progress on their recovery was closely monitored by the local me

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price:‎ Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Kenyan Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs Ambassador Raychelle Omamo to discuss the longstanding and important strategic partnership between the United States and Kenya. Secretary Blinken emphasized our commitment to working with Kenya to advance our shared interests in trade, democracy, human rights, global health, regional security, and climate change for the bene