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I am a Kenyan feminist leader and mental health advocate focused on advancing LGBTQ rights and inclusion through advocacy, education, and community empowerment. I work with minority and marginalized communities across Kenya to drive change. As founder and Executive Director of the Queer Women Human Rights Defenders Foundation, I lead initiatives to advance the rights and inclusion of LGBTQ women, oversee project implementation focused on SRHR and mental wellness, and coordinate community empowerment programs and advocacy efforts.…I am a Kenyan feminist leader and mental health advocate focused on advancing LGBTQ rights and inclusion through advocacy, education, and community empowerment. I work with minority and marginalized communities across Kenya to drive change. As founder and Executive Director of the Queer Women Human Rights Defenders Foundation, I lead initiatives to advance the rights and inclusion of LGBTQ women, oversee project implementation focused on SRHR and mental wellness, and coordinate community empowerment programs and advocacy efforts.

Emmaculate Shisia Awinja

Social Media Freelancer, Social Media Manager, Writer, +5

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I am a Kenyan feminist leader and mental health advocate focused on advancing LGBTQ rights and inclusion through advocacy, education, and community empowerment. I work with minority and marginalized communities across Kenya to drive change. As founder and Executive Director of the Queer Women Human Rights Defenders Foundation, I lead initiatives to advance the rights and inclusion of LGBTQ women, oversee project implementation focused on SRHR and mental wellness, and coordinate community empowerment programs and advocacy efforts.…I am a Kenyan feminist leader and mental health advocate focused on advancing LGBTQ rights and inclusion through advocacy, education, and community empowerment. I work with minority and marginalized communities across Kenya to drive change. As founder and Executive Director of the Queer Women Human Rights Defenders Foundation, I lead initiatives to advance the rights and inclusion of LGBTQ women, oversee project implementation focused on SRHR and mental wellness, and coordinate community empowerment programs and advocacy efforts.

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I am a Kenyan feminist leader and mental health advocate focused on advancing LGBTQ rights and inclusion through advocacy, education, and community empowerment. I work with minority and marginalized communities across Kenya to drive change.

As founder and Executive Director of the Queer Women Human Rights Defenders Foundation, I lead initiatives to advance the rights and inclusion of LGBTQ women, oversee project implementation focused on SRHR and mental wellness, and coordinate community empowerment programs and advocacy efforts.

Skills

Copywriting

Branding

Experience Level

Copywriting

Intermediate

Branding

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Swahili

Fluent

Work Experience

Founder/Executive Director at Queer Women Human Rights Defenders Foundation

January 1, 2021 - Present

Lead initiatives to advance the rights and inclusion of LGBTQ women in Kenya; oversee project implementation focused on SRHR and mental wellness; coordinate community empowerment programs and advocacy efforts.

Chef at D.F. Delite Caterer

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021

Led kitchen operations; enhanced leadership, time management, and organizational skills.

Media and Advocacy Officer at Rainbow Women of Kenya

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023

Spearheaded media campaigns and advocacy initiatives supporting LGBTQ+ rights.

Paralegal and Advocacy Team Member at PEMA Kenya

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023

Provided legal support and advocacy for marginalized communities.