The day emphasizes ending discrimination against people living with HIV/AIDS, women, People With Disabilities (PWD) and minority groups.

The Kenyan Constitution, under Article 27, guarantees equality and freedom from discrimination for all, including  the right to equal protection under the law. Further, Kenya has established a strong, rights-based legal framework aimed at achieving zero discrimination in education: these laws prohibit discrimination on grounds of race, gender, disability or social status.