Statements
Together Always: United in Diversity – IDAHOBIT 2023
17th May 2023 – Today, on International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, Interphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT), the undersigned organisations celebrate the diversity within our families and communities. The theme, “Together always: united in diversity,” could not be more fitting. At a time when the LGBTQ+ community faces unprecedented challenges in Kenya and across the world, it…
Read MoreSTATEMENT ON GLOBAL DAY OF ACTION AGAINST UGANDA’S ANTI-HOMOSEXUALITY BILL 2023
The recent passage of the Anti-Homosexuality Bill 2023 in Uganda sent shockwaves through the global LGBTQI+ community and highlighted the ongoing struggle for human rights for all. The bill, if passed into law, would result in a disaster for the human rights of LGBTQI+ people, public health, and the fight against HIV/AIDS. Moreover, the bill…
Read MoreStatement of Support for LGBTIQ+ Ugandans
We strongly condemn the passing of the sweeping anti-gay legislation by the parliament of Uganda. We stand in solidarity with the LGBTIQ+ community in Uganda, who now face even harsher penalties for simply living their lives and expressing their identities. The new law criminalises same-sex relationships and punishes those who “promote” homosexuality or fail to…
Read MorePRESS STATEMENT ON THE SUPREME COURT JUDGEMENT ON THE FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION OF LGBTQ+
Published on the 28th of February 2023 The undersigned institutions appreciate the tremendous human rights milestone arising from Petition No. 16 of 2019 of the Supreme Court of Kenya delivered on 24th February 2023. We recognize and applaud the efforts of the Judiciary to advance the constitutional and human rights principles guaranteed and that are…
Read MoreJoint Statement on Misinformation, Disinformation, and Homophobic Rhetoric in Response to NGLHRC Supreme Court Ruling
Nairobi, 28th February 2023 The recent ruling by the Supreme Court of Kenya is a significant milestone for human rights in Kenya. We thank the judiciary for their unwavering commitment to upholding the Constitution of Kenya, which guarantees freedom of association under article 36 of the constitution and the right to equal protection under the…
Read MoreActivists and Allies Calling on the Kenyan Government to #BreakThe CycleOfViolence
The galck+ Secretariat and Kenyan LGBTQ+ community are deeply saddened by the sudden and untimely demise of Edwin Kiprotich Chiloba who was taken from us by the senseless act of murder. Those who knew Chiloba can testify that he was a force to reckon with, who used his platform to fight for equality regardless of…
Read MoreThe Murder of Edwin Chiloba – A Human Rights Defender on Sexual Minorities
Released by The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) on 7th January 2023 The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR)has noted with shock news of the gruesome murder of Edwin Chiloba, a Human Rights Defender who advocated the rights of sexual minorities. Chiloba’s mutilated body was reportedly found on 4th January 2023 along…
Read MoreJOINT STATEMENT ON THE INVESTIGATION INTO THE MURDER OF EDWIN ‘CHILOBA’ KIPROTICH KIPTOO
The above-listed organisations commend the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) for the swift investigations into the brutal murder of Edwin Kiprotich Chiloba. The investigations have resulted in a confession, the arrest of five suspects and their arraignment at the Eldoret Law Courts. We laud their efforts to ensure that perpetrators of this heinous act are…
Read MoreAddressing The Concerns Regarding The Online Therapy Appointment Booking System
In response to several recent notifications from folks who have been unable to connect to our therapists via our online booking system, we sincerely apologise for all inconvenience and/or frustration you may have experienced. Due to an increased demand for the services, this new system that we are rolling out is being tested and tweaked…
Read MoreSTATEMENT OF SOLIDARITY WITH THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY IN ZAMBIA
galck+ stands strong with the LGBTQ+ people of Zambia and deeply condemns the recent developments. We have been following with concern the negative discourse recently, on sexual and gender minorities in the country following an event called the ‘Lusaka July’. While the sexual and gender minority community in Zambia was not part of or involved…
Read MoreELECTION CAMPAIGN SEASON: A SEASON OF SCAPEGOATING
On February 13th, 2022, our attention was directed to two online articles that were released with our name attached to them. The articles by Weekly Citizen and Citizen Witness state that GALCK is backing former Dagoretti MP Dennis Waweru for his bid in the Nairobi gubernatorial race. We would like the Kenyan LGBTQ+ community to…
Read MoreCLUB L.A. SECURITY UPDATE AND WAY FORWARD
This comes as a follow up on our last statement dated 23rd September 2021. Our Emergency Security Response (ESR) team agreed to work with Club LA after a video posted online created panic in the larger LGBTQ+ community. Our vision as GALCK is to always create safe and enabling environments for the LGBTIQ+ community. We…
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