KESWA and IWRAW brought together sex workers from different regions to unveil the power of advocacy by looking at the intersection of global advocacy Instruments like #CEDAW and sex workers rights, that will help to drive positive change.
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Kenyans who engage in sex work, both men and women, will no longer be fined or jailed if a new bill proposed by the Judiciary is passed into law.
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In Kenya, there is a pressing need for a national observatory on femicide cases. Currently; NGOs, CSOs, agencies, grassroot communities and interested individuals and institutions are responsible for recording cases of femicide nature, advocating for the arrest of perpetrators and analyzing reports on these cases.
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International Day of the Girl Child is a momentous occasion dedicated to celebrating the achievements, potential, and unique challenges that girls face globally. It's a day to advocate for their rights, promote equality, and foster an environment that empowers them to realize their dreams and ambitions.
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World Contraceptive Day is a reminder of the power of informed choices and the critical role contraceptives play in empowering individuals and communities.
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Across the globe, governments have long relied on criminalising drugs, combating their use and sale. Yet, mounting evidence reveals their approach shortcomings, leading to human rights violations, spread of diseases like HIV/AIDS and hepatitis, and tragic loss of life. Worse still, these laws fuel stigma, especially against marginalized communities.
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International Sex Workers' Pride Day, observed on September 14th each year, is a significant event that commemorates the rights, achievements, and visibility of sex workers worldwide.
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September is globally recognized as Suicide Awareness Month, a critical initiative aimed at raising awareness about suicide prevention and mental health.
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Empowering sexual health education and access is vital for sex workers in Kenya and around the world, especially on World Sexual Health Day.
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This week our beloved country made a huge diplomatic and development milestone.
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Earlier on today, KESWA joined Coalition for Grassroots Human Rights Defenders - CGHRD Kenya and American Jewish World Service (AJWS) in an interesting journey.
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Our roadmap to a brighter tomorrow involves powerful strategies that champion the rights and well-being of sex workers in Kenya.
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International Youth Day is a time to celebrate the vibrancy, potential, and strength of the world's youth.
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Every year, World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is celebrated with great enthusiasm and purpose, highlighting the importance of breastfeeding as a fundamental way to nourish and nurture infants.
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The right to social protection is closely interconnected with labor rights, as many forms of social protection are defined within international and labor laws.
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In a world where transparency and responsibility are paramount, social accountability stands tall as a key pillar of a thriving society.
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In a world where transparency and responsibility are paramount, social accountability stands tall as a key pillar of a thriving society.
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KESWA Kenya is part of the generation equality forum where we will be taking a deep dive on commitment data and feedbacks from various feminist movements.
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Community-led training takes into account the specific needs, challenges, and cultural context of the sex workers in our respective regions.
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Sex workers do not receive equal treatment before the law. They do not get the same protections from employment laws granted to other workers and are a target for arbitrary or unlawful arrest, detention, deportation, exploitation, & violence.
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2 June is International Sex Workers Day! 48 years ago, sex workers gathered to demand an end to criminalisation & harassment.
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Menstrual dignity plays a vital role in the empowerment and well-being of people who menstruate worldwide, it’s an inclusive approach to menstrual health that addresses the root causes of inequality
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A day in the life of a sex worker, when all you have to do is sell your body. KESWA's Carolyne was recently interviewed by Nation Africa.
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month: Let's Break the Stigma and Prioritize Well-being. May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, advocating for support, and promoting understanding around mental health.
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Sex work is work. This is a simple yet powerful statement.There are various benefits of labour approach to sex workers.
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🌈 Celebrating Lesbian Visibility Week: Embracing Love, Diversity, and Empowerment 🌈 We come together to honor and celebrate Lesbian Visibility Week! This momentous occasion serves as a powerful reminder of the vibrant lesbian community and their invaluable contributions to society.
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🌙 Eid Mubarak! 🌙 As we celebrate the joyous occasion of Eid, we extend our warmest greetings and heartfelt wishes to all our cherished visitors and friends. May this blessed festival fill your lives with love, happiness, and prosperity.
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Sexual reproductive health and rights (SRHR) are the basic human rights of individuals to have control over their own bodies and make informed choices about their sexual and reproductive lives, without facing discrimination, coercion, or violence.
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International Transgender Day of Visibility is an annual event occurring on March 31 dedicated to celebrating transgender people and raising awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide
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International Transgender Day of Visibility is an annual event occurring on March 31 dedicated to celebrating transgender people and raising awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide
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Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious public health issue in Kenya, and combating it requires a multifaceted approach.
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Comprehensive Sexuality Education is crucial for promoting gender equality. By equipping young people with tools, they need to make informed decisions about their sexual and reproductive health. Let's help break down gender stereotypes and promote equality.
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Comprehensive Sexuality Education is crucial for promoting gender equality. By equipping young people with tools, they need to make informed decisions about their sexual and reproductive health. Let's help break down gender stereotypes and promote equality.
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Comprehensive Sexuality Education is crucial for promoting gender equality. By equipping young people with tools, they need to make informed decisions about their sexual and reproductive health. Let's help break down gender stereotypes and promote equality.
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KESWA wishes a happy women's day to everyone who identifies as a woman. Remember there is no limit to what we can accomplish as women.You are strong, resilient, and capable of achieving incredible things.
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KESWA believes in having the labour rights of sex workers upheld as well as safe and secure working environments for sex workers. We believe that proper laws can be put in place for a better environment for sex workers.
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Sex workers from different counties came together to present at the International Women's Day National Celebration. The event was graced with women & leaders from other networks.
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KESWA outrach programmes are designed to reach community members with information in regards to HIV and offering HIV tests. We believe that everyone should have access to comprehensive and community friendly health services. Our Kajiado team conducted another outreach in Nkaimurunya sub-county.
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KESWA Kenya was part of a consultative meeting with the AMREF Health Africa Director together with other key population representatives
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Happy International Condom Day! Did you know that using a condom is the only known method that provides simultaneous protection.
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At the communities leadership meeting with @UNAIDS #ED @winnie_Byanyima @ke_swa highlighted urgent need to address structural barriers and challenges that hinder comprehensive access to services.
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The struggle for sex worker's rights intersects with many other social movements. Contrary to the monolithic abolitionist discourse, which portrays sex workers as "prostituted women" without agency, our communities are diverse and resilient.
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KESWA led a three-day training on "Community led monitoring" female sex workers.
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You made it! We made it! To all our friends, volunteers, patners and donors, we would like to sincerely thank you for your continuous and unwavering support during the previous year. Without you we wouldn't have made it this far.
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It’s end year, a well-deserved break to rest and recharge. It is important to take time to spend time with your loved ones and prepare for the new year.
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KESWA participated in a five day training on organisational development and systems strengthening (dubbed ODDS) with female sex workers.
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Today #pussypower hosted @keswa-kenya to bilaterally envision at building a strong movement
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World AIDS Day, designated on 1 December every year since 1988, is an international day dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection and mourning those who have died of the disease.
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Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and the start of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.
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Ms Phelister Abdalla, the global sex work president joined the global networks on the future of AIDS.
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Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is an annual observance on November 20 that honors the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence.
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The first ever African Leadership Sex Workers Academy was carried out. The event took place in Nairobi, having participants from Malawi, South Africa and Zimbabwe.
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Today, members of the key population had a consultative meeting where they came up with anti-stigma messages for the key population living with HIV/AIDS within the region.
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Mental health is an integral part of sex workers wellness and functionality and as such sex workers were given mental health support ways to help sex workers cope with the current life situation.
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Inequality is one of the pillars of the world economy. Every individual and organization has a role to play in mobilizing skills, talents, and life experiences to move towards a more just and equitable world where all have what they need to survive and thrive in life.
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The last week saw sex workers, representing almost all the regions across Kenya come together for the Sex Workers Advocacy Training. The main aim for this was to equip the various groups with better, diplomatic and sovereign problem solving approaches towards their day to day challenges.
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I love consensual sex, I hope you do too. That's the purest form of intimacy within the land. Skin to skin, breathe to breathe, heart to heart...I'd go on and on even maybe write a poem about it. However, this isn't the case among everyone. It's still important for the parties involved to be on the same page.
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Sex work is regarded as a legal occupation but is subject to special laws and regulations which still violate basic human rights, impedes access to health care and perpetuates violence. The state exerts and sustains various control over sex workers which is greater than control in other forms of employment.
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Kenya,Tanzania and south Sudan sex workers leaders paid a courtesy call to their counterparts at Ladymermaid Uganda. This was aimed at learning about sex workers led programs in each country. This is a big part of capacity strengthening and community learning, iron sharpens iron.
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Thirteen years is enough time to look back and reflect where we have come from. As with any other social justice movement, we, as sex workers, can now begin to look back and appreciate the work we have done so far.
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Elections is fast approaching in Kenya. Thus, KESWA will be closing it's Offices from the 8th to 12th of August thereafter followed by our Annual silent week from the 15th to 19th of August 2022 We will effectively resume our functions on Monday August 22nd 2022.
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Today, the #HIV Prevention 2025 Road Map 10-point Action Plan launched at #AIDS2022. It’s success hinges on: Community investment, Accountability , Greater youth leadership and Ending inequalities & Keeping the #LGBTQ community #SexWorkers and #PWD in lead.
Ms Phelister Abdalla
Imagine a future in Kenya in which sex workers live free from stigma and discrimination; free from all forms of violence; do not face legal punishment; sex worker’s rights are respected; enjoy universal access to health services and suppport
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Did you know that using internal condoms can increase pleasure during sex? Another fun fact is that if properly used it ensures safety from STIs. The inner ring stimulates the tip of the penis while the external ring rubs against the vulva and the clitoris - double pleasure, double trouble. KESWA advocates for safe and protected sex.
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Self-care is the ability of individuals, families & communities to: Promote health, Prevent Disease, Maintain Health, cope with illness & disability With or without the support of a health worker.
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