Kakuma Campaign

20th August 2021

Kakuma Campaign

FiLiA have a campaign to support lesbians who are being targeted at the Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya. Those seeking asylum because of sexuality are placed together making them a target. The women have described experiencing physical and sexual abuse and there is a lack of food, health care and adequate shelter. There has also been multiple arson attacks. The UNHCR and Police are not providing support or keeping them safe.

FiLiA @FiLiA_charity

CALL TO ACTION: 𝗞𝗔𝗞𝗨𝗠𝗔 𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗜𝗚𝗡 Please read the CAMPAIGN PACK: volunteer, donate funds, sign the petition, email @Refugees (the pack includes a draft letter & addresses) and SHARE with your networks #AlutaContinua #Block13 #KakumaCampaign filia.org.uk/kakuma-campaig…

EHRC consultation

The Equality and Human Rights Commission are asking for views on what their focus should be for 2022-2025. It is open to those in England, Scotland and Wales.

EHRC @EHRC

Have your say! We want your views on what we should focus on in our work plan for 2022 to 2025 and how we might achieve this. Please take part in our survey: orlo.uk/KEH81 Closing date: 30 September 2021

Canadian election

Women Matter Canada have suggestions on how you can get your voice heard on woman’s rights before the September election.

Women Matter Canada @WomenMatter_CA

Not sure how you can help ensure the erosion of women's rights is heard in this short election? We have some suggestions that anyone can do. Many tiny actions makes a difference. #WMCElectionPledge #WomenMatter #Elxn44 #CdnPoli #WomensRights #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs

WHRCONTARIO🇨🇦 @whrcontario

@WomenMatter_CA 8 ways to get involved during the election: https://t.co/MMxA8aWiN9

Call to Action

• Find out more about the Kakuma campaign here.

• The EHRC survey can be found here. Closing date is 30th September.

• There is a guide for Canadians on how to get involved during the election here.