The 2024 Festival commenced with a distinguished line-up of high-level dignitaries, politicians and diplomatic missions, underscoring the significance of this annual gathering. Among the notable attendees were Ambassador Schønemann (Ambassador of Denmark to Kenya), Prof. Washington Omondi (Composer of Kenya’s National Anthem), H. E Henriette Geiger (European Union Ambassador to Kenya), and the esteemed chief guest, Hon. Farah Maalim EGH (Dadaab MP), representing Rt. Hon. Moses Wetang’ula (Speaker of the National Assembly).
Human Rights and Democracy Festival 2023 | Freedom, Justice and Equality for All
On December 8, 2023, The Youth Cafe, collaborating with other partners, ForumCiv, Badili Africa, and Africa Uncensored, organised a national Human Rights celebration event at the Daystar University Auditorium on Valley Road, Nairobi, Kenya. The theme, "Navigating the Consequences of Economic Shocks on Human Rights: Dignity, Freedom, and Justice for All," occurred from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. This gathering drew a diverse audience of at least 300 participants, representing a cross-section of society, including youth, community members, persons with disabilities, and women.