Activists in Africa are preparing for a wave of ultra-conservative advocates from the US and Europe, who are opposed to abortion, LGBTQ+ rights, and sexuality education. Key figures from the anti-rights movement will participate in the Pan-African Conference on Family Values in Nairobi, causing concern among local activists. The event, organized by the Africa Christian Professionals Forum, focuses on promoting traditional family values and religious freedom, which many see as a foreign agenda misrepresented as African interests. Local health workers fear increased challenges to their rights and operations amidst these growing conservative movements.
“There is nothing African about the agenda being pushed under the guise of family values. They claim it is African, and yet it's not African.”
“Anti-abortion groups have raised their profile, and are much more adept and astute.”
“The event has sent chills through activists and health workers in Kenya and beyond, who fear their work will become much more difficult.”
“Hosted by the Africa Christian Professionals Forum, with a focus on promoting and protecting the sanctity of life, family values, and religious freedom.”
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