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Statement 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 MoreFree To Be Me Manual Documentation (Consultancy)
JOB APPLICATION POSITION: Program, Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant APPLICATION REF: 0031/9/2022 SUBMISSIONS BY: 25th September 2022 Background Ishtar MSM-a community-based organization working on MSM health and social wellbeing in Kenya. Ishtar currently runs a wellness center offering biomedical, behavioral and structural services to GBMSM in Nairobi. The Program, M&E Assistant position is located Nairobi, Kenya…
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Call for Members to the Kenya Free to Be Me Grant-Making Panel
Introduction galck+ with support from Hivos will be facilitating the Free To Be Me (F2BM) programme in Kenya. The Free to be Me Kenya project partners are seeking applications from committed activists and grant-making experts to be members of the 2022 Kenya Grant-Making Panel (GMP). The deadline for submitting your application is 31st July 2022.…
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Call for Members to the Kenya Free To Be Me Community of Action Call
Period: Five (5) Year Membership (2021 – 2025)Country: KenyaSubmission Deadline: 5th August 2022Applications should be submitted in English. INTRODUCTION galck+ with support from Hivos will be facilitating the Free To Be Me programme in Kenya. The Free to be Me program is seeking applications from committed LGBTQ+-led organizations to be members of the Community of…
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Training of Facilitators – Application Form Country – Kenya
Who is galck+? galck+ is the national umbrella body for 18 LGBTQ+-led organizations working to advance the health and human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender non-conforming and queer people in Kenya. We are a representation and celebration of the Kenyan LGBTQ+ community. Our work has so far inspired cohesion amongst people who appreciate…
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Call for proposals for free to be me 2022 programme
Period: 1st September 2022 – 31st August 2023Country: KenyaSubmission Deadline: 31st July 2022Grant Application Range: up to EUR 15,000 INTRODUCTION galck+ with support from Hivos will be facilitating the Free To Be Me programme in Kenya.Free to be Me is a multi-year program aiming to bring together organizations and individuals that will contribute to advancing…
Read MoreCall For 2022 LILO Identity Facilitators
Call For 2022 LILO Identity Facilitators Application deadline – 31st August 2022 galck+ in collaboration with Positive Vibe is seeking the 2022 LILO Identity Facilitators, who will be engaged in a nine (9) day workshop. LILO (Looking In Looking Out) Identity is a personalised approach to exploring gender identity and sexual orientation. The workshop aims…
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CREA is Hiring!
Position: Director, Programs and Innovation, Strategic Objective 1 Organizational ProfileFounded in 2000, CREA is a feminist human rights organization based in New Delhi, India. It is one of the few international women’s rights organizations based in the global South, led by Southern feminists, which works at the grassroots, national, regional, and international levels. Together with…
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Call for Programmes Development Officer
Date: 25th January 2022Opportunity: Programmes Development OfficerAccepting Applications from 25th January 2022 – 8th February 2022Location: Nairobi The Gay and Lesbian Coalition of Kenya (GALCK) is the national umbrella body for 17 organizations advocating for sexual orientation gender identity and expression (SOGIE) issues in Kenya. Together, we envision a safe and enabling environment for SOGIE…
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Call for Governing Body member.
Date: 21st January 2022Opportunity: Governing Body MemberAccepting Applications from 21st January 2022 – 7th February 2022Location: Nairobi The Gay and Lesbian Coalition of Kenya (GALCK) is the national umbrella body for 17 organizations advocating for sexual orientation gender identity and expression (SOGIE) issues in Kenya. Together, we envision a safe and enabling environment for SOGIE…
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