Loading

JOINT CSO STATEMENT: PROTECTING KENYAN ADOLESCENTS FROM UNJUST CRIMINALIZATION FOR ENGAGING IN CONSENSUAL, NON-EXPLOITATIVE, NON-COERCIVE PEER RELATIONSHIPS

The landmark decision by the High Court of Kenya on 20th May 2026 marked a transformative milestone for justice, jurisprudential development and human rights.

May 20, 2026 Human Rights Policy and Advocacy
JOINT CSO STATEMENT: PROTECTING KENYAN ADOLESCENTS FROM UNJUST CRIMINALIZATION FOR ENGAGING IN CONSENSUAL, NON-EXPLOITATIVE, NON-COERCIVE PEER RELATIONSHIPS
JOINT CSO STATEMENT: PROTECTING KENYAN ADOLESCENTS FROM UNJUST CRIMINALIZATION FOR ENGAGING IN CONSENSUAL, NON-EXPLOITATIVE, NON-COERCIVE PEER RELATIONSHIPS

Unjust criminalization of adolescence We, the undersigned Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and institutions celebrate the decision in Petition E490/2025 HSO & 3 Others (NAYA) 4 Others. This court decision has affirmed that adolescence is a developmental stage to be nurtured, not a crime to be punished.

Download the Statement

HERE
protecting-kenyan-adolescents unjust-criminalization