As part of its work in Russia, the Equal Rights Trust works with the Russian LGBT Network to support Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) persons through legal and psychological assistance, as well as raising awareness on LGBT rights. The Network supports a number of centres throughout Russia, one of which is situated in Yekaterinburg. In 2014 we spoke to the centre’s coordinator who explained some of their achievements and challenges.

Could you describe how the centre was established?

Women in Kenya are subject to discrimination and disadvantage in all areas of their lives. Levels of gender-based violence and culturally harmful practices are egregiously high. Women experience inequality of opportunity and outcomes in relation to education and are at greater risk of poverty and landlessness. The Equal Rights Trust works with the Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA - Kenya) helping to provide legal assistance to women through local organisations such as Kibera Justice Centre.