Mary Nganga
Session summary
Here in Kenya, the LGBTQ2+ community in the rural areas have remained in the closet for fear of discrimination, the African traditions dictates that we can only be male and female. many intersex persons were killed at birth because they believed they were bad omen to the family. however, due to technology through social media, the LGBTQ2+ community in the rural areas have risen to demand their spaces which has been met by strong opposition from the church and the traditional leaders. I shall be looking at the challenges they face being born and raised in the rural areas and their resilience to exist in a hostile environment. **Note this session will be presented remotely to delegates in the conference room via video screen**.
2:00 PM
23 октября 2025 г.
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Biography
Mary is a lesbian Christian and was born and lives in Kenya, and is a pastor with a rural LGBTQ+ organisation called Hope in the Village, is also a human rights activist and a lover of nature.
