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Under Our Skin Festival: International Festival on Human Rights
Kenya · Est. 2022 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Kenya
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Overview
Under Our Skin Festival: International Festival on Human Rights is a Nairobi-based Kenyan film festival dedicated to using cinema to examine human rights and social justice issues. It is notable for its community-oriented, discussion-driven approach and for presenting films that aim to spark debate, reflection, and positive social change in Kenya and beyond.[1][2][3]
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+5 pts)
- 4 years of history
Red Flags (-18 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Festival Details
Founded
2022
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