Today, the KNESWO Feminist Initiative joined the Young Frontline Feminists Q1 Members Meeting organized by FEMNET. We are proud to be part of a growing network of young feminist organizations working together.
#YoungFeminists #FeministMovement #KNESWOFeministInitiative #Solidarity
Sexual rights are human rights. For refugee & migrant sex workers in all their diversities, bodily autonomy, consent, dignity, and freedom of choice matter. No one owns our bodies.
My Body. My Decision. My Choice.
#HIAS #KNESWOFeministInitiative
We proudly represented the voices of queer refugee & migrant sex workers in all their diversities at a focus group by @NewWomenConnect on the impact of funding cuts on women-led orgs.
The report will be presented at the UN Human Rights Council in Dec 2025.
#KNESWOFeministInitiative
Today, #KNESWOFeministInitiative proudly took part in a dialogue on GBV & IPV by @EEA_H focusing on response mechanisms for queer refugees in shelters.
We stand for survivor-centered, trauma-informed, and healing approaches to end violence.
#GBV #IPV #QueerRefugees #FeministLeadership
Today, KNESWO Feminist Initiative joined the Solidarity Forum by @HIASKenya, connecting refugee & host communities.
We shared experiences, built partnerships & strengthened feminist solidarity for queer refugee sex workers.
#KNESWOFeministInitiative #HIASKenya #SolidarityForum #FeministCare
Today, the KNESWO Feminist Initiative visited the GIZ Kenya office to explore collaboration and share our work supporting refugee sex workers in Kenya. Grateful for the warm welcome and meaningful exchange.
#KNESWOFeministInitiative #Partnerships #Empowerment
Today, under our #TakeCareOfCaregivers program, we held a mental health session with young stateless & migrant sex workers in all their diversities.
Caregivers ,too deserve care, healing & support.
#MentalHealthMatters #KNESWOFeministInitiative
Today, the KNESWO Feminist Initiative team participated in the SRHR Dialogue for Refugees organized by HIAS Kenya, a vital space for refugee voices and inclusion
#KNESWOFeministInitiative #SRHR #RefugeeRights #HIASKenya
🌟 From Steering Committee to Board of Directors 🌟
KNESWO Feminist Initiative has grown into a bold, formal movement — led by and for refugee, migrant, stateless & displaced sex workers.
We honour our roots. We lead with purpose. 💜
#KNESWOFeministInitiative #FromSteeringToBoard #SexWorkIsWork
Proud to have Kyazze Arnold as Ex-Officio Board Member of KNESWO Feminist Initiative! 💜
Queer. Non-binary. Radical feminist. Sex worker by choice.
Our co-founder & current Executive Director.
#WelcomeArnold #KNESWOFeministInitiative #QueerLeadership #SexWorkIsWork
We celebrate Emmalia Atwinne, a proud transgender woman, feminist & refugee leader. 🌍💜
She’s the Executive Director of Action for Trans Refugees Kenya (ATREK) — boldly advocating for trans refugee rights, safety & dignity.
#TransLeadership #KNESWOFeministInitiative #QueerRefugees
We’re proud to welcome Lucretia Ssenyonjo to the Board of KNESWO Feminist Initiative! 💜
A trans refugee, feminist & LGBTQI+ defender, Lucretia was part of our founding team & continues to support us from Canada.
#WelcomeLucretia #KNESWOFeministInitiative #TransLeadership #QueerRefugees
🌟 Welcome Dr. Jolly Mukangu to the KNESWO Feminist Initiative Board!
SRHR advocate, ED @USAWA_Repro, champion for youth, queer rights & safe abortion with @MOH_Kenya.
We’re honored! 💜
#KNESWOFeministInitiative #SRHRForAll #FeministLeadership #SafeAbortionNow #WelcomeJollyMukangu
We are excited to welcome Phelister Abdalla to the Board of Directors of KNESWO Feminist Initiative!
A feminist. A sex worker. A mother. A human rights defender. A movement builder.
Welcome, Phelister! 💜
#KNESWOFeministInitiative #SexWorkIsWork
We were honored to join last Friday’s #CommunityTea at @Alight's Nairobi Hub.💜
A beautiful space of connection, care & co-creation with refugee-led orgs, gov reps & allies. The “Wall of Love” reminded us: community is healing.💬💖
#KNESWOFeministInitiative #WeAreAlight #CoCreation
