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
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
At #ICFP2025, leaders called for global solidarity to protect women’s reproductive rights
With 70% of donor funding at risk, they urged domestic financing & innovation to keep #SRHR at the heart of #UHC2030 — a human right, essential service & pillar of gender equality.
#ReproductiveJustice
With 70% of donor funding at risk, they urged domestic financing & innovation to keep #SRHR at the heart of #UHC2030 — a human right, essential service & pillar of gender equality.
#ReproductiveJustice
November 5, 2025 at 3:34 PM
At #ICFP2025, leaders called for global solidarity to protect women’s reproductive rights
With 70% of donor funding at risk, they urged domestic financing & innovation to keep #SRHR at the heart of #UHC2030 — a human right, essential service & pillar of gender equality.
#ReproductiveJustice
With 70% of donor funding at risk, they urged domestic financing & innovation to keep #SRHR at the heart of #UHC2030 — a human right, essential service & pillar of gender equality.
#ReproductiveJustice
At the Feminist Leadership & Self-Care Academy, refugee & migrant sex workers in all their diversity came together to center mental wellness, healing, and feminist leadership.
Because caring for ourselves is political.
#FeministLeadership #SelfCare #MentalWellness #KNESWO #HealingJustice
Because caring for ourselves is political.
#FeministLeadership #SelfCare #MentalWellness #KNESWO #HealingJustice
November 5, 2025 at 11:32 AM
At the Feminist Leadership & Self-Care Academy, refugee & migrant sex workers in all their diversity came together to center mental wellness, healing, and feminist leadership.
Because caring for ourselves is political.
#FeministLeadership #SelfCare #MentalWellness #KNESWO #HealingJustice
Because caring for ourselves is political.
#FeministLeadership #SelfCare #MentalWellness #KNESWO #HealingJustice
Yesterday, KNESWO held our Feminist Leadership & Self-Care Academy a powerful space of healing, learning & feminist growth for refugee, migrant & internally displaced sex workers in all their diversities.
#FeministLeadership #KNESWO #Solidarity
#FeministLeadership #KNESWO #Solidarity
November 4, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Yesterday, KNESWO held our Feminist Leadership & Self-Care Academy a powerful space of healing, learning & feminist growth for refugee, migrant & internally displaced sex workers in all their diversities.
#FeministLeadership #KNESWO #Solidarity
#FeministLeadership #KNESWO #Solidarity
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
We shared experiences, built partnerships & strengthened feminist solidarity for queer refugee sex workers.
#KNESWOFeministInitiative #HIASKenya #SolidarityForum #FeministCare
October 30, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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
We shared experiences, built partnerships & strengthened feminist solidarity for queer refugee sex workers.
#KNESWOFeministInitiative #HIASKenya #SolidarityForum #FeministCare
📢 KNESWO Feminist Initiative calls refugee & migrant sex worker–led communities from 🇸🇩🇧🇮🇨🇩🇪🇹🇹🇿🇺🇬 to join the Refugee & Migrant Sex Workers Forum 2026 Organizing Committee.
📧 kneswo@gmail.com | 📱 +254707480048
#KNESWO #FeministLeadership #SexWorkIsWork
📧 kneswo@gmail.com | 📱 +254707480048
#KNESWO #FeministLeadership #SexWorkIsWork
October 21, 2025 at 7:49 AM
📢 KNESWO Feminist Initiative calls refugee & migrant sex worker–led communities from 🇸🇩🇧🇮🇨🇩🇪🇹🇹🇿🇺🇬 to join the Refugee & Migrant Sex Workers Forum 2026 Organizing Committee.
📧 kneswo@gmail.com | 📱 +254707480048
#KNESWO #FeministLeadership #SexWorkIsWork
📧 kneswo@gmail.com | 📱 +254707480048
#KNESWO #FeministLeadership #SexWorkIsWork
The wait is finally over! Our Feminist Leadership and Self-Care Academy for refugee and migrant sex workers in all their diversities is happening soon! I’m so excited! 😊
October 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The wait is finally over! Our Feminist Leadership and Self-Care Academy for refugee and migrant sex workers in all their diversities is happening soon! I’m so excited! 😊
House of Dignity & Safe Shelter
KNESWO has 2 slots in Kajiado for gay+ MSM sex workers (refugees & migrants) in need.
🛏️ Bed | 🍲 Meals | 💊 Meds | 💚 Safe space
📞 +254707480048
📧 kneswo@gmail.com
📧 crisiskneswo@gmail.com
📧officeassistantkneswo@gmail.com
#SafeShelter
KNESWO has 2 slots in Kajiado for gay+ MSM sex workers (refugees & migrants) in need.
🛏️ Bed | 🍲 Meals | 💊 Meds | 💚 Safe space
📞 +254707480048
📧 kneswo@gmail.com
📧 crisiskneswo@gmail.com
📧officeassistantkneswo@gmail.com
#SafeShelter
October 15, 2025 at 7:19 AM
House of Dignity & Safe Shelter
KNESWO has 2 slots in Kajiado for gay+ MSM sex workers (refugees & migrants) in need.
🛏️ Bed | 🍲 Meals | 💊 Meds | 💚 Safe space
📞 +254707480048
📧 kneswo@gmail.com
📧 crisiskneswo@gmail.com
📧officeassistantkneswo@gmail.com
#SafeShelter
KNESWO has 2 slots in Kajiado for gay+ MSM sex workers (refugees & migrants) in need.
🛏️ Bed | 🍲 Meals | 💊 Meds | 💚 Safe space
📞 +254707480048
📧 kneswo@gmail.com
📧 crisiskneswo@gmail.com
📧officeassistantkneswo@gmail.com
#SafeShelter
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
#KNESWOFeministInitiative #Partnerships #Empowerment
October 13, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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
#KNESWOFeministInitiative #Partnerships #Empowerment
With support from the Victor Mukasa Foundation under the Hope Upheld Program, KNESWO Feminist Initiative launches a long-term Housing Program for queer refugee and migrant sex workers.
Thank you VMF for your continuous support as one of our long-term financial partners.
Thank you VMF for your continuous support as one of our long-term financial partners.
October 8, 2025 at 8:40 AM
With support from the Victor Mukasa Foundation under the Hope Upheld Program, KNESWO Feminist Initiative launches a long-term Housing Program for queer refugee and migrant sex workers.
Thank you VMF for your continuous support as one of our long-term financial partners.
Thank you VMF for your continuous support as one of our long-term financial partners.
Recently, KNESWO Feminist Initiative was honored to host visitors from the International PRIDE Centre during our membership mapping & needs assessment.
Together we explored members’ priorities, challenges & ways to strengthen our network of queer refugee sex workers.
Together we explored members’ priorities, challenges & ways to strengthen our network of queer refugee sex workers.
October 6, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Recently, KNESWO Feminist Initiative was honored to host visitors from the International PRIDE Centre during our membership mapping & needs assessment.
Together we explored members’ priorities, challenges & ways to strengthen our network of queer refugee sex workers.
Together we explored members’ priorities, challenges & ways to strengthen our network of queer refugee sex workers.
Today, we hosted ORAM at KNESWO Feminist Initiative
Together, we explored our work with queer refugee, migrant, stateless & internally displaced sex workers in all their diversities, building pathways for stronger solidarity & partnership.
#SexWorkersRights
Together, we explored our work with queer refugee, migrant, stateless & internally displaced sex workers in all their diversities, building pathways for stronger solidarity & partnership.
#SexWorkersRights
October 3, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Today, we hosted ORAM at KNESWO Feminist Initiative
Together, we explored our work with queer refugee, migrant, stateless & internally displaced sex workers in all their diversities, building pathways for stronger solidarity & partnership.
#SexWorkersRights
Together, we explored our work with queer refugee, migrant, stateless & internally displaced sex workers in all their diversities, building pathways for stronger solidarity & partnership.
#SexWorkersRights
Today, we hosted Sam Magowan, Second Secretary Political @UKinKenya , at KNESWO Feminist Initiative.
We shared our work with refugee, migrant, stateless & internally displaced sex workers in all their diversities and explored stronger partnerships.
#KNESWO
We shared our work with refugee, migrant, stateless & internally displaced sex workers in all their diversities and explored stronger partnerships.
#KNESWO
October 2, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Today, we hosted Sam Magowan, Second Secretary Political @UKinKenya , at KNESWO Feminist Initiative.
We shared our work with refugee, migrant, stateless & internally displaced sex workers in all their diversities and explored stronger partnerships.
#KNESWO
We shared our work with refugee, migrant, stateless & internally displaced sex workers in all their diversities and explored stronger partnerships.
#KNESWO
KNESWO Feminist Initiative joined a community engagement on risks & insecurity facing refugee, migrant & internally displaced sex workers in all their diversities. HIAS Kenya also shared upcoming projects. #KNESWO #SexWorkersRights #RefugeeVoices
October 1, 2025 at 11:57 AM
KNESWO Feminist Initiative joined a community engagement on risks & insecurity facing refugee, migrant & internally displaced sex workers in all their diversities. HIAS Kenya also shared upcoming projects. #KNESWO #SexWorkersRights #RefugeeVoices
Today, the KNESWO Feminist Initiative held an SRHR Justice Training with refugee, migrant, stateless & internally displaced LBQT+ sex workers.
We’re advancing Feminist Grassroots Advocacy for #SRHRJustice
#KNESWO #FeministAdvocacy #QueerRefugeeSexWorkers
We’re advancing Feminist Grassroots Advocacy for #SRHRJustice
#KNESWO #FeministAdvocacy #QueerRefugeeSexWorkers
September 29, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Today, the KNESWO Feminist Initiative held an SRHR Justice Training with refugee, migrant, stateless & internally displaced LBQT+ sex workers.
We’re advancing Feminist Grassroots Advocacy for #SRHRJustice
#KNESWO #FeministAdvocacy #QueerRefugeeSexWorkers
We’re advancing Feminist Grassroots Advocacy for #SRHRJustice
#KNESWO #FeministAdvocacy #QueerRefugeeSexWorkers
Today KNESWO Feminist Initiative joins the world to mark #SafeAbortionDay ✊🏾
We advance SRHR without Borders for refugee, migrant & displaced sex workers.
💪🏾 Fight misinformation
🗣️ Demand legal reform
🫶🏾 Centre care & autonomy
#ActForSRHR #OurFightOurRight
We advance SRHR without Borders for refugee, migrant & displaced sex workers.
💪🏾 Fight misinformation
🗣️ Demand legal reform
🫶🏾 Centre care & autonomy
#ActForSRHR #OurFightOurRight
September 28, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Today KNESWO Feminist Initiative joins the world to mark #SafeAbortionDay ✊🏾
We advance SRHR without Borders for refugee, migrant & displaced sex workers.
💪🏾 Fight misinformation
🗣️ Demand legal reform
🫶🏾 Centre care & autonomy
#ActForSRHR #OurFightOurRight
We advance SRHR without Borders for refugee, migrant & displaced sex workers.
💪🏾 Fight misinformation
🗣️ Demand legal reform
🫶🏾 Centre care & autonomy
#ActForSRHR #OurFightOurRight
House of Dignity & Safe Shelter
KNESWO has 2 slots only in Kajiado for gay+ MSM sex workers – refugees & migrants in need of safe housing.
✅ Bed
🍲 Meals (breakfast, lunch, supper)
💊 Medication
💚 Healing spaces & safe living
📞 +254707480048
📧 kneswo@gmail.com / crisiskneswo@gmail.com
KNESWO has 2 slots only in Kajiado for gay+ MSM sex workers – refugees & migrants in need of safe housing.
✅ Bed
🍲 Meals (breakfast, lunch, supper)
💊 Medication
💚 Healing spaces & safe living
📞 +254707480048
📧 kneswo@gmail.com / crisiskneswo@gmail.com
September 25, 2025 at 6:47 PM
House of Dignity & Safe Shelter
KNESWO has 2 slots only in Kajiado for gay+ MSM sex workers – refugees & migrants in need of safe housing.
✅ Bed
🍲 Meals (breakfast, lunch, supper)
💊 Medication
💚 Healing spaces & safe living
📞 +254707480048
📧 kneswo@gmail.com / crisiskneswo@gmail.com
KNESWO has 2 slots only in Kajiado for gay+ MSM sex workers – refugees & migrants in need of safe housing.
✅ Bed
🍲 Meals (breakfast, lunch, supper)
💊 Medication
💚 Healing spaces & safe living
📞 +254707480048
📧 kneswo@gmail.com / crisiskneswo@gmail.com
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
Caregivers ,too deserve care, healing & support.
#MentalHealthMatters #KNESWOFeministInitiative
September 22, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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
Caregivers ,too deserve care, healing & support.
#MentalHealthMatters #KNESWOFeministInitiative
With support from @NSWPorg, KNESWO Feminist Initiative celebrates #SexWorkerPride in Kibera with young refugee, migrant, stateless & displaced queer+ sex workers. We honour resilience & continue to demand full decriminalization of sex work.
September 16, 2025 at 5:56 AM
With support from @NSWPorg, KNESWO Feminist Initiative celebrates #SexWorkerPride in Kibera with young refugee, migrant, stateless & displaced queer+ sex workers. We honour resilience & continue to demand full decriminalization of sex work.
Today, KNESWO Feminist Initiative joins the world in celebrating #SexWorkerPride — honouring the power, resilience & beauty of sex workers in all their diversities.
We are seen. We are heard. We are unstoppable. ✊
Our pride is resistance, our existence is power, our voices will never be silenced.
We are seen. We are heard. We are unstoppable. ✊
Our pride is resistance, our existence is power, our voices will never be silenced.
September 14, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Today, KNESWO Feminist Initiative joins the world in celebrating #SexWorkerPride — honouring the power, resilience & beauty of sex workers in all their diversities.
We are seen. We are heard. We are unstoppable. ✊
Our pride is resistance, our existence is power, our voices will never be silenced.
We are seen. We are heard. We are unstoppable. ✊
Our pride is resistance, our existence is power, our voices will never be silenced.
With support from We Are Alight, KNESWO Feminist Initiative, represented by our Executive Director Kyazze Arnold, proudly took part in Pride Africa 2025, Kigali—presenting our work, screening Refugee Speak Out Project, and amplifying queer refugee voices.
#PrideAfrica2025 #KNESWO #WeAreAlight
#PrideAfrica2025 #KNESWO #WeAreAlight
September 10, 2025 at 11:17 AM
With support from We Are Alight, KNESWO Feminist Initiative, represented by our Executive Director Kyazze Arnold, proudly took part in Pride Africa 2025, Kigali—presenting our work, screening Refugee Speak Out Project, and amplifying queer refugee voices.
#PrideAfrica2025 #KNESWO #WeAreAlight
#PrideAfrica2025 #KNESWO #WeAreAlight
Solidarity Knows No Borders
From camps to cities, our struggles for #SRHR are connected.
Queer, migrant, stateless & refugee sex workers deserve dignity, safety & healthcare.
When we rise together, no one is left behind. ✊🏾💛
#SexWorkIsWork #Solidarity
From camps to cities, our struggles for #SRHR are connected.
Queer, migrant, stateless & refugee sex workers deserve dignity, safety & healthcare.
When we rise together, no one is left behind. ✊🏾💛
#SexWorkIsWork #Solidarity
September 8, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Solidarity Knows No Borders
From camps to cities, our struggles for #SRHR are connected.
Queer, migrant, stateless & refugee sex workers deserve dignity, safety & healthcare.
When we rise together, no one is left behind. ✊🏾💛
#SexWorkIsWork #Solidarity
From camps to cities, our struggles for #SRHR are connected.
Queer, migrant, stateless & refugee sex workers deserve dignity, safety & healthcare.
When we rise together, no one is left behind. ✊🏾💛
#SexWorkIsWork #Solidarity