Updated January 2024
Elizabeth is a feminist and human rights defender from Mombasa where she works as the Programs Officer for COSWA (Coast Sex Workers Alliance) KENYA, advocating for HIV and SRHR services for sex workers. She is a young people’s representative for AIDS2024, on the Conference Planning Committee and cochair of the Global Village.
Impact
Liz formed Hidaya, an advocacy network of sex workers who use drugs to advocate for harm reduction. She was a lead in the Global Fund writing process and ensured this population was prioritized for services in the concept note. She also co-founded a social media program—Thursdays with Liz and Lee—to decriminalize sex work.
Media
- Dapivirine Advocacy in Action, IAS
- Dapivirine Vaginal Ring: Secret Weapon Against HIV Every Woman Needs To Know About, Tuko
- Autonomy Poster
- SRHR Poster
Outreach
Get in Touch
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