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Kenya: Harassment of sexual minorities in Kenya

The intimidation of Pouline Kimani, a leading member of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) community causes deep concern.

Published: September 19, 2008 Author: Human Rights House Foundation

Human Rights House Foundation (HRHF) is deeply concerned about recent manifestations of intolerance against homosexuals in Kenya.

Since her participation in the first ever televised discussion on homosexuality in Kenya, 23 August this year, Pouline Kimani, a leading member of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) community has suffered verbal abuse, harassment and received death threats.

HRHF urges Kenyan authorities to lead by example in developing a society of inclusion and equality, tolerance and solidarity, in particular with regards to minorities and marginalised groups, among them the country’s LGBTI community. A proactive policy in this regard will imply explicit condemnations of all expressions of discrimination and intolerance and the allocation of sufficient resources to make genuine attempts to bring those responsible for such acts to justice. Finally, HRHF urges Kenyan authorities to observe their primary responsibility to protect all their citizens, without exception.

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Harassment of sexual minorities in Kenya

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