Marylize Biubwa is a Kenyan intersectional feminist and activist. Biubwa's activism is based on social justice with emphasis on gender inequality, while their feminism is intersectional and directed towards human rights.[1] They are black and a non-binary lesbian and use they/them pronouns.[2][3]
Early life
editBiubwa grew up in Nairobi and Taita Taveta. They were one of six children, with three sisters and two brothers. Their mother was religious, and they were kicked out of their siblings' house in August 2018 after being outed by her.[2][3] They have been diagnosed with social anxiety.[4]
Social activism
editBiubwa became a full-time activist in 2015.[3] They founded the Bi Kind Initiative in 2016, which mentors school-aged girls and organises drives to collect money and food for homeless women.[3] They are a volunteer with ActionAid, the African Women's Development and Communication Network and Peace Ambassadors Kenya.[5] They use Twitter and other social media platforms to debunk myths about female sexuality and the LGBT community. They run the research project Face on Project.[2]
References
edit- ^ Philips, Priscilla (14 August 2020). "Interview feature with Marylize Biubwa". The LGBT Africa. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
- ^ a b c Rakhetsi, Aaron (30 June 2021). "10 Amazing African LGBTQ+ Activists You Need to Know". Global Citizen. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
- ^ a b c d Thatiah, Joan (11 May 2021). "I'm A Lesbian And A Human Rights Activist". YAZA Kenya. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
- ^ Akeyo, Millicent (10 March 2020). "Marylize Biubwa was diagnosed with social anxiety". BBC News. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
- ^ Nyongesa, Cynthia. "Marylize Biubwa : From strength to strength, healing after rape – Cynthia | UNTAMED". Retrieved 25 June 2022.