By Anne Baraza | CEO
RUWEPO Holds Human Sexuality/Human Rights Seminar in Busia, Kenya.
Riruta United Women Empowerment Programme (RUWEPO) NGO held a one day LGBTI human rights and sexual orientation awareness seminar for 21 participants in Busia Kenya on Dec 29th 2010. There were a total of 15 women and 6 men who participated in the workshop drawn from women self help groups and diverse religious backgrounds.
It was an eye opener for many participants especially learning that sexual orientation is discovered but not chosen as many people tend to think.
It was also noted that the question of homosexuality is scientific and needs further research. Facilitators implored women in Africa to take up their responsibility as mothers to take the steps necessary to eliminate all forms of oppression and discrimination of our children based on sexual orientation.
Was an exciting moment and participants requested for more seminars to educate them more on this issue and how to interpret the bible.
Thank you for your continued support as your support is helping change the mind set of many people on controversial issues of sexuality!
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