Human Rights and Equality in the context of Gender Diversity

The Heinrich Boell Stiftung proudly announces this month's Gender Forum and gladly welcomes you to be a participant in bringing about the much needed change in our society.

Topic: HUMAN RIGHTS AND EQUALITY IN THE CONTEXT OF GENDER DIVERSITY & SEXUAL MINORITIES 

On Thursday, 25TH September 2014

At the Nairobi Safari Club, University Way, Nairobi

From 4.00 pm to 6.30 pm

ENTRY FREE

Synopsis:

The human rights framework in Kenya which is anchored in the Constitution has led to substantial progress in the country’s equality and non-discrimination ideals. The application of human rights with respect to existing realities of gender diversity and sexual minorities remains contested given social, cultural and popular narratives in the region.

The gender forum seeks to explore applicable human rights principles in terms of understanding:

• The legal framework for equality and universal human rights and fundamental freedoms
• Tolerance and human co-existence in a world of diversity
• Coherence in human rights struggles
• The matrix of diversity and self identity
• Human sexuality and ethics - equality and respect in human sexuality

Discussion Panel:

Some representatives from policy oversight institutions, human rights defenders and civil society institutions shall sit in the Panel.

Eric Gitari (NGLHRC)

Commissioner Suzanne Shatikha Chivusia (KNCHR)

Dr. Njoki Ngumi

Po Kimani (Mayibuye Pledge)

Roselyn Odoyo (Uhai-EASHRI)

Moderated by Yvonne Okwara

Kindly join us at the Gender Forum and be a part of the much needed change in our society.

The discussion will also take place on Twitter: @HbsNairobi #genderforum #humanrights #equality