KNESWO FEMINIST INITIATIVE
@kneswo.bsky.social
KNESWO is a feminist grassroots organization led by marginalized refugee, migrant, and displaced sex workers, as well as gender-diverse persons in all their diversity, addressing systemic violence, discrimination, and exclusion in Kenya
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
My Body. My Decision. My Choice.
#HIAS #KNESWOFeministInitiative
January 29, 2026 at 1:40 PM
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
My Body. My Decision. My Choice.
#HIAS #KNESWOFeministInitiative
Let’s stand in solidarity with our sisterhood organization, LEHA, as they host the SRH GALA on 14th February 2026.
Together, we amplify voices, protect rights, and strengthen access to sexual and reproductive health for our communities.
Together, we amplify voices, protect rights, and strengthen access to sexual and reproductive health for our communities.
January 27, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Let’s stand in solidarity with our sisterhood organization, LEHA, as they host the SRH GALA on 14th February 2026.
Together, we amplify voices, protect rights, and strengthen access to sexual and reproductive health for our communities.
Together, we amplify voices, protect rights, and strengthen access to sexual and reproductive health for our communities.
My Body, My Decision.
We affirm SRHR for refugee & migrant sex workers in all diversities. We demand stigma-free access to HIV services, contraception, safe abortion, mental health care, and GBV support.
Our bodies are not public property. Nothing about us without us.
SRHR is a human right.
#SRHR
We affirm SRHR for refugee & migrant sex workers in all diversities. We demand stigma-free access to HIV services, contraception, safe abortion, mental health care, and GBV support.
Our bodies are not public property. Nothing about us without us.
SRHR is a human right.
#SRHR
January 26, 2026 at 10:38 AM
My Body, My Decision.
We affirm SRHR for refugee & migrant sex workers in all diversities. We demand stigma-free access to HIV services, contraception, safe abortion, mental health care, and GBV support.
Our bodies are not public property. Nothing about us without us.
SRHR is a human right.
#SRHR
We affirm SRHR for refugee & migrant sex workers in all diversities. We demand stigma-free access to HIV services, contraception, safe abortion, mental health care, and GBV support.
Our bodies are not public property. Nothing about us without us.
SRHR is a human right.
#SRHR
🌍 Why SRHR Matters
Refugee & migrant sex workers also deserve dignity, safety, and control over their bodies.
SRHR is a human right — not a privilege.
🙏🏽 Thank you @HIASKenya for supporting this great initiative and standing in solidarity through #MyBodyMyDecision.
#SRHRJusticeForAll #SexWorkIsWork
Refugee & migrant sex workers also deserve dignity, safety, and control over their bodies.
SRHR is a human right — not a privilege.
🙏🏽 Thank you @HIASKenya for supporting this great initiative and standing in solidarity through #MyBodyMyDecision.
#SRHRJusticeForAll #SexWorkIsWork
January 22, 2026 at 11:55 AM
🌍 Why SRHR Matters
Refugee & migrant sex workers also deserve dignity, safety, and control over their bodies.
SRHR is a human right — not a privilege.
🙏🏽 Thank you @HIASKenya for supporting this great initiative and standing in solidarity through #MyBodyMyDecision.
#SRHRJusticeForAll #SexWorkIsWork
Refugee & migrant sex workers also deserve dignity, safety, and control over their bodies.
SRHR is a human right — not a privilege.
🙏🏽 Thank you @HIASKenya for supporting this great initiative and standing in solidarity through #MyBodyMyDecision.
#SRHRJusticeForAll #SexWorkIsWork
With support from HIAS Kenya, KNESWO Feminist Initiative is leading the #MyBodyMyDecision campaign for #SRHRJusticeForAll.
We empower refugee & migrant sex workers to know their SRHR and access services without stigma.
#SexWorkIsWork #RefugeeRights
We empower refugee & migrant sex workers to know their SRHR and access services without stigma.
#SexWorkIsWork #RefugeeRights
January 21, 2026 at 11:34 AM
With support from HIAS Kenya, KNESWO Feminist Initiative is leading the #MyBodyMyDecision campaign for #SRHRJusticeForAll.
We empower refugee & migrant sex workers to know their SRHR and access services without stigma.
#SexWorkIsWork #RefugeeRights
We empower refugee & migrant sex workers to know their SRHR and access services without stigma.
#SexWorkIsWork #RefugeeRights
Today we successfully held our first meeting for planning our activities for 2026. It was a productive session, and we are excited to move forward with our plans for the year ahead.
We remain committed to strengthening refugee and migrant sex workers in all their diversities a
We remain committed to strengthening refugee and migrant sex workers in all their diversities a
January 20, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Today we successfully held our first meeting for planning our activities for 2026. It was a productive session, and we are excited to move forward with our plans for the year ahead.
We remain committed to strengthening refugee and migrant sex workers in all their diversities a
We remain committed to strengthening refugee and migrant sex workers in all their diversities a
KNESWO Feminist Initiative attended a Mini Photography Training hosted by International PRIDE Centre and facilitated by Josh. A powerful session on visual storytelling for advocacy, communications & fundraising. Grateful to Joyful Hope for the safe hosting space.
#NothingAboutUsWithoutUs 💜
#NothingAboutUsWithoutUs 💜
January 19, 2026 at 5:02 PM
KNESWO Feminist Initiative attended a Mini Photography Training hosted by International PRIDE Centre and facilitated by Josh. A powerful session on visual storytelling for advocacy, communications & fundraising. Grateful to Joyful Hope for the safe hosting space.
#NothingAboutUsWithoutUs 💜
#NothingAboutUsWithoutUs 💜
🔥 Happy New Year! We’re back.
2026 is a year of bold action, collective power & feminist leadership. We’re strengthening refugee-led & migrant-led sex worker movements and expanding access to health, justice & protection.
We are ready.
We are resilient.
We are unstoppable. ✨
2026 is a year of bold action, collective power & feminist leadership. We’re strengthening refugee-led & migrant-led sex worker movements and expanding access to health, justice & protection.
We are ready.
We are resilient.
We are unstoppable. ✨
January 19, 2026 at 10:37 AM
🔥 Happy New Year! We’re back.
2026 is a year of bold action, collective power & feminist leadership. We’re strengthening refugee-led & migrant-led sex worker movements and expanding access to health, justice & protection.
We are ready.
We are resilient.
We are unstoppable. ✨
2026 is a year of bold action, collective power & feminist leadership. We’re strengthening refugee-led & migrant-led sex worker movements and expanding access to health, justice & protection.
We are ready.
We are resilient.
We are unstoppable. ✨
Merry Christmas to everyone from KNESWO Feminist Initiative.
May this season bring you love, peace, hope, and renewed strength.
We celebrate solidarity, compassion, and community, and we wish you joy, safety, and dignity today and always.
May this season bring you love, peace, hope, and renewed strength.
We celebrate solidarity, compassion, and community, and we wish you joy, safety, and dignity today and always.
December 25, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Merry Christmas to everyone from KNESWO Feminist Initiative.
May this season bring you love, peace, hope, and renewed strength.
We celebrate solidarity, compassion, and community, and we wish you joy, safety, and dignity today and always.
May this season bring you love, peace, hope, and renewed strength.
We celebrate solidarity, compassion, and community, and we wish you joy, safety, and dignity today and always.
KNESWO Feminist Initiative will be on break from 19 Dec 2025 and reopen on 19 Jan 2026.
Thank you to our members, partners & donors for walking with us through 2025
#KNESWO #Solidarity #HappyHolidays
Thank you to our members, partners & donors for walking with us through 2025
#KNESWO #Solidarity #HappyHolidays
December 19, 2025 at 5:24 AM
KNESWO Feminist Initiative will be on break from 19 Dec 2025 and reopen on 19 Jan 2026.
Thank you to our members, partners & donors for walking with us through 2025
#KNESWO #Solidarity #HappyHolidays
Thank you to our members, partners & donors for walking with us through 2025
#KNESWO #Solidarity #HappyHolidays
We honor Phelister Abdalla for a decade of leadership and solidarity with sex workers in Kenya and globally. Your legacy lives on. Enjoy your retirement 🤍
KNESWO Feminist Initiative
KNESWO Feminist Initiative
December 18, 2025 at 2:34 PM
We honor Phelister Abdalla for a decade of leadership and solidarity with sex workers in Kenya and globally. Your legacy lives on. Enjoy your retirement 🤍
KNESWO Feminist Initiative
KNESWO Feminist Initiative
KNESWO Feminist Initiative stands in solidarity with refugee & migrant sex workers in all their diversities.
We remember those lost to violence and honor survivors. Violence is driven by criminalization, racism, xenophobia, patriarchy & exclusion.
We demand decriminalization of sex work
We remember those lost to violence and honor survivors. Violence is driven by criminalization, racism, xenophobia, patriarchy & exclusion.
We demand decriminalization of sex work
December 17, 2025 at 8:38 AM
KNESWO Feminist Initiative stands in solidarity with refugee & migrant sex workers in all their diversities.
We remember those lost to violence and honor survivors. Violence is driven by criminalization, racism, xenophobia, patriarchy & exclusion.
We demand decriminalization of sex work
We remember those lost to violence and honor survivors. Violence is driven by criminalization, racism, xenophobia, patriarchy & exclusion.
We demand decriminalization of sex work
December 17 is a day of remembrance, resistance, and solidarity.
KNESWO Feminist Initiative joins sex workers worldwide to say:
No one is disposable. Sex work is work.
#D17 #SexWorkerRights
KNESWO Feminist Initiative joins sex workers worldwide to say:
No one is disposable. Sex work is work.
#D17 #SexWorkerRights
December 17, 2025 at 5:54 AM
December 17 is a day of remembrance, resistance, and solidarity.
KNESWO Feminist Initiative joins sex workers worldwide to say:
No one is disposable. Sex work is work.
#D17 #SexWorkerRights
KNESWO Feminist Initiative joins sex workers worldwide to say:
No one is disposable. Sex work is work.
#D17 #SexWorkerRights
KNESWO Feminist Initiative joins the world to mark International Human Rights Day as we conclude the 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-Based Violence & Femicide.
We stand with refugee, migrant, stateless & IDP LGBTQ+ sex workers.
Freedom from violence is a human right.
#HumanRightsDay #16Days
We stand with refugee, migrant, stateless & IDP LGBTQ+ sex workers.
Freedom from violence is a human right.
#HumanRightsDay #16Days
December 10, 2025 at 1:33 PM
KNESWO Feminist Initiative joins the world to mark International Human Rights Day as we conclude the 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-Based Violence & Femicide.
We stand with refugee, migrant, stateless & IDP LGBTQ+ sex workers.
Freedom from violence is a human right.
#HumanRightsDay #16Days
We stand with refugee, migrant, stateless & IDP LGBTQ+ sex workers.
Freedom from violence is a human right.
#HumanRightsDay #16Days
Our Team Lead joined Nature Network to commemorate #WorldAIDSDay with LGBTQI refugees & migrant sex workers affected by HIV.
We stood in solidarity, honouring resilience, fighting stigma, and renewing our commitment to dignity, equality & accessible healthcare for all.
No one should be left behind.
We stood in solidarity, honouring resilience, fighting stigma, and renewing our commitment to dignity, equality & accessible healthcare for all.
No one should be left behind.
December 5, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Our Team Lead joined Nature Network to commemorate #WorldAIDSDay with LGBTQI refugees & migrant sex workers affected by HIV.
We stood in solidarity, honouring resilience, fighting stigma, and renewing our commitment to dignity, equality & accessible healthcare for all.
No one should be left behind.
We stood in solidarity, honouring resilience, fighting stigma, and renewing our commitment to dignity, equality & accessible healthcare for all.
No one should be left behind.
Today, KNESWO Feminist Initiative joined a dialogue on SRHR Justice for refugee & migrant LGBTQ+ sex workers, organized by HIAS Kenya.
We engaged with health workers & community members to promote inclusive, dignified & accessible SRHR services for all.
#SRHR LGBTQ #RefugeeRights #SexWorkersRights
We engaged with health workers & community members to promote inclusive, dignified & accessible SRHR services for all.
#SRHR LGBTQ #RefugeeRights #SexWorkersRights
December 3, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Today, KNESWO Feminist Initiative joined a dialogue on SRHR Justice for refugee & migrant LGBTQ+ sex workers, organized by HIAS Kenya.
We engaged with health workers & community members to promote inclusive, dignified & accessible SRHR services for all.
#SRHR LGBTQ #RefugeeRights #SexWorkersRights
We engaged with health workers & community members to promote inclusive, dignified & accessible SRHR services for all.
#SRHR LGBTQ #RefugeeRights #SexWorkersRights
Today, KNESWO Feminist Initiative joined the world in marking #WorldAIDSDay.
We honor lives lost, stand with those living with HIV, and renew our commitment to a future free from stigma and discrimination.
Ending AIDS is possible — when we unite, educate, support, and advocate.
We honor lives lost, stand with those living with HIV, and renew our commitment to a future free from stigma and discrimination.
Ending AIDS is possible — when we unite, educate, support, and advocate.
December 1, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Today, KNESWO Feminist Initiative joined the world in marking #WorldAIDSDay.
We honor lives lost, stand with those living with HIV, and renew our commitment to a future free from stigma and discrimination.
Ending AIDS is possible — when we unite, educate, support, and advocate.
We honor lives lost, stand with those living with HIV, and renew our commitment to a future free from stigma and discrimination.
Ending AIDS is possible — when we unite, educate, support, and advocate.
𝐃𝐀𝐘 4 | #16DaysOfActivism
GBV is violence rooted in gender — and for queer, refugee, migrant & local sex workers, it’s made worse by criminalization, stigma & displacement.
Naming it is power. Ending it is justice.
No more silence. No more stigma. No more GBV.
#EndGBV
GBV is violence rooted in gender — and for queer, refugee, migrant & local sex workers, it’s made worse by criminalization, stigma & displacement.
Naming it is power. Ending it is justice.
No more silence. No more stigma. No more GBV.
#EndGBV
November 28, 2025 at 6:35 AM
𝐃𝐀𝐘 4 | #16DaysOfActivism
GBV is violence rooted in gender — and for queer, refugee, migrant & local sex workers, it’s made worse by criminalization, stigma & displacement.
Naming it is power. Ending it is justice.
No more silence. No more stigma. No more GBV.
#EndGBV
GBV is violence rooted in gender — and for queer, refugee, migrant & local sex workers, it’s made worse by criminalization, stigma & displacement.
Naming it is power. Ending it is justice.
No more silence. No more stigma. No more GBV.
#EndGBV
KNESWO Feminist Initiative has officially relocated our office from Ongata Rongai to Laganta.
We sincerely thank our partners, members, and allies for your continued support and solidarity always
We sincerely thank our partners, members, and allies for your continued support and solidarity always
November 26, 2025 at 5:16 AM
KNESWO Feminist Initiative has officially relocated our office from Ongata Rongai to Laganta.
We sincerely thank our partners, members, and allies for your continued support and solidarity always
We sincerely thank our partners, members, and allies for your continued support and solidarity always
Today, KNESWO Feminist Initiative participated in an SRHR engagement for refugee & migrant sex workers organized by HIAS Kenya. We discussed access to stigma-free health services, rights awareness, and community-led solutions for LGBTQI+ & gender-diverse sex workers.
November 25, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Today, KNESWO Feminist Initiative participated in an SRHR engagement for refugee & migrant sex workers organized by HIAS Kenya. We discussed access to stigma-free health services, rights awareness, and community-led solutions for LGBTQI+ & gender-diverse sex workers.
KNESWO Feminist Initiative joins the world for #16DaysOfActivism. We demand an end to all violence against women, girls & gender-diverse people — including refugee, migrant, stateless & LGBTQI+ sex workers. Justice, safety & dignity are our rights.
#EndGBV #StopDigitalViolence
#EndGBV #StopDigitalViolence
November 25, 2025 at 10:26 AM
KNESWO Feminist Initiative joins the world for #16DaysOfActivism. We demand an end to all violence against women, girls & gender-diverse people — including refugee, migrant, stateless & LGBTQI+ sex workers. Justice, safety & dignity are our rights.
#EndGBV #StopDigitalViolence
#EndGBV #StopDigitalViolence
Under the Feminist Resilience – Voice of Care Project, KNESWO Feminist Initiative supported our sisterhood org TAO with mattresses and small food supplies to care for their newly arrived trans refugee sex workers.
In solidarity, we continue to build safe, dignified & feminist spaces
In solidarity, we continue to build safe, dignified & feminist spaces
November 19, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Under the Feminist Resilience – Voice of Care Project, KNESWO Feminist Initiative supported our sisterhood org TAO with mattresses and small food supplies to care for their newly arrived trans refugee sex workers.
In solidarity, we continue to build safe, dignified & feminist spaces
In solidarity, we continue to build safe, dignified & feminist spaces
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
The report will be presented at the UN Human Rights Council in Dec 2025.
#KNESWOFeministInitiative
November 13, 2025 at 6:18 AM
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
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
We stand for survivor-centered, trauma-informed, and healing approaches to end violence.
#GBV #IPV #QueerRefugees #FeministLeadership
November 7, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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
We stand for survivor-centered, trauma-informed, and healing approaches to end violence.
#GBV #IPV #QueerRefugees #FeministLeadership
Our Board of Director from the KNESWO Feminist Initiative is at #ICFP2025, joining global feminists & changemakers advancing #SRHR for all!
Family planning & abortion = healthcare. Access is a right, not a privilege.
#FeministLeadership #BodilyAutonomy
Family planning & abortion = healthcare. Access is a right, not a privilege.
#FeministLeadership #BodilyAutonomy
November 6, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Our Board of Director from the KNESWO Feminist Initiative is at #ICFP2025, joining global feminists & changemakers advancing #SRHR for all!
Family planning & abortion = healthcare. Access is a right, not a privilege.
#FeministLeadership #BodilyAutonomy
Family planning & abortion = healthcare. Access is a right, not a privilege.
#FeministLeadership #BodilyAutonomy