The repugnant assault on a woman motorist in Nairobi by a gang of boda boda ruffians has ignited the whole question of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), highlighting the need for the state, particularly, to address—with seriousness, action and commitment—the issue and, principally, violence against women and girls (VAWG), which remains sticky, WoN Executive Director
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Even as Kenya joins the global community in celebrating the country’s milestones as it strives to take action to achieve gender equality and equity, it is clear that on the political front, women have to fight it to find and create their own space in the bigoted male-dominated field. WON Executive Director Njeri Rugene writes
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On the first day of November last year, Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i unambiguously announced in a statement that the government would prioritise the security of women during this election season. The CS assured women aspirants of “special’’ attention, specifically protection against “any form of intimidation or violence”. He added that he had directed county
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March 8 will be the International Women’s Day. That is when the global community celebrates and recognises progress made in relation to gender equality and equity in all segments of development. The focus will be to recognise achievements in ensuring women—the gender historically disadvantaged through discrimination and bias in all aspects, including economically, socially and
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