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Our Mission & Vision

Creating a better everyday life for LBQ women

Who We Are

At Rainbow Women of Kenya (RWOK), our mission is to recognize, advocate, protect, and fulfill the rights of LBQ (Lesbian, Bisexual, and Queer) women.

We are dedicated to empowering and enhancing the capacity of LBQ women to freely explore their sexuality in a society that celebrates all forms of diversity.

Our Beliefs

Vision: To recognize, Advocate, Protect and fulfill LBQ women rights; Empower and Enhance Capacity of LBQ Women to freely explore their sexuality in a society that celebrates all forms of diversities.

Mission: A Kenya that has zero tolerance for discrimination and all forms of violations towards LBQ women.

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 “I can only hope for the establishment of social order in Africa in which sexual orientation will not be a barrier to the enjoyment of all the rights and freedoms that are due to us as human beings irrespective of our gender, age, social class, religion, tribe, and race.”

Gerald Hayo, Communications and administration officer at RWOK

Our focus areas

  • Sexual reproductive health (SRH)
  • Legal rights
  • social responsibility as an advocacy strategy
  • Research and documentation
  • Empowerment Initiatives or Income generating activities
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