For me, one of the real achievements of this WSF has been the
wonderful turnout of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex
(LGBTI) activists here (particularly from Africa). The Q-Spot, a venue
setup by GALCK (the Gay and Lesbian Coalition of Kenya), was one of the
most popular hangouts in the stadium. Numerous workshops, trainings,
debates, film screenings, exhibits, and poetry readings were well
attended and there was a real buzz about the place. ‘Sexual rights’ as
a concept has really captured people’s imaginations as both straight
and gay alike were able to connect with and rally behind the simple yet
powerful assertion that all human beings have the fundamental right to
express their own sexuality and be free from persecution.