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SUMMARY:Beyond Shelter: Pushing to eliminate internalized phobias within the refugee shelters in Kenya
DESCRIPTION:In commemoration of IDAHOBIT 2026\, Entrepreneur Empowerment and Advocacy-Health (EEA-H) presents Beyond Shelter\, an initiative advancing safe\, inclusive\, and dignified spaces for LGBTQIA+ refugees and asylum seekers in Kenya. \nThe event addresses internalized stigma\, discrimination\, and harmful phobias that continue to exist within refugee shelters and community spaces\, while promoting dignity\, respect\, accountability\, healing\, and inclusion. \nThrough dialogue\, storytelling\, advocacy\, and community engagement\, the initiative calls on organizations\, shelters\, and individuals to move beyond physical protection and actively create environments where every person feels safe\, valued\, and affirmed. \nCore Message \nAddressing internalized stigma and intra-community discrimination. \nSupporting Principle \nSafety is incomplete without dignity\, respect\, and inclusion. \nCampaign Question \n“Are You Creating Safe Spaces?” \nHashtag\n#SurvivorsCreatingSolutions
URL:https://may17.org/event/beyond-shelter-pushing-to-eliminate-internalized-phobias-within-the-refugee-shelters-in-kenya/
LOCATION:Nairobi\, Nairobi\, Kenya
CATEGORIES:Community gathering
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SUMMARY:At the Heart of Democracy: Queer Lives\, Civic Space & Creative Resistance
DESCRIPTION:This conversation will bring together activists\, creatives\, and community voices to explore how LGBTQI+ persons continue to resist erasure\, reclaim visibility\, and build community despite shrinking civic spaces across Africa.
URL:https://may17.org/event/at-the-heart-of-democracy-queer-lives-civic-space-creative-resistance/
LOCATION:Nairobi\, Nairobi\, Kenya
CATEGORIES:Community gathering
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ORGANIZER;CN="African Queer Youth Initiative (AQYI)":MAILTO:Tolu@aqyi.org
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SUMMARY:IDAHOBIT celebration market
DESCRIPTION:The Idahobit Celebration Market is a celebration of pride\, power and possibility with Community.\n✨ Expect:\n🌈 Queer creatives & vendors\n🎶 Music and queer performances\n🍴 Food & good vibes\n💜 Community\, games & activities\, connection\, and celebration\nCome and let’s IDAHOBIT together. Say No to LGBTQIA+ discrimination.
URL:https://may17.org/event/idahobit-celebration-market/
LOCATION:Nairobi\, Nairobi\, Kenya
CATEGORIES:Community gathering,Awareness activity,Art or creative expression
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ORGANIZER;CN="Queer Artists Flea Market":MAILTO:Kenyanqueerartistsfleamarket@gmail.com
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