Shame on ‘dishonourable members’ who glorify sexual, ‘gender violence’
Last week was one of the most difficult ones for Teresa in recent times. Although related encounters have almost defined her life since she started running a safe house for sexually abused girls aged between 3-14 years, this particular case has been quite a challenge WON Executive Director Njeri Rugene writes in Daily Nation. Click hereRead More
Elusive Justice for four year old girl defiled and violated by family member
By Judie Kaberia Special WoN Writer Judy.kaberia@jhr.ca Despite her tender age, Precious (not her real name) has lived the life of an adult- who has not only been sexually abused- but denied justice. It was on June 11, 2020 when the four-year-old was dropped at her grandmother’s house in Nairobi. There was nothing out ofRead More
Only half of children living with HIV receive ART globally, experts say
By Mike Mwaniki At only three years, Naomi Wangui who is living with HIV, faces an uphill task while taking her ARVs which she describes as “bitter with a very unpleasant taste”. The child—who was born with HIV in Nairobi—is among half of the children aged below 15 years living with HIV who are receivingRead More
Women welcome expected vaginal ring for protection against HIV infection
By Mike Mwaniki and Megan Anyango info@womannewsroom.africa Young women have welcomed the proposed introduction of a new monthly vaginal ring for protection them against HIV in Kenya. Led by Ms Joyce Ouma—the adolescent and young women (AGYM)—described the dapivirine vaginal ring as “a game-changer” in reducing new HIV infections especially among women aged over 18Read More