Finally, better news is beginning to emerge relating to provision of essential services to women and girls — survivors of the lethal ‘shadow pandemic’ that is sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) — the challenge that is among the worst disruptions that have been instigated by the dreaded Covid-19 pandemic. WoN Executive Director Njeri Rugene writes
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She got uneasy as soon as she stepped into the health facility’s reception. She was uncomfortable with the penetrating stares of the receptionist, her two colleagues and a few people waiting to be served…WoN Executive Director Njeri Rugene writes on Daily Nation. Click here for more…
There is a group of the most vulnerable that require our very special care and attention during this dreaded Covid-19 period. Indications, however, are that they’re not quite receiving it. WoN Executive Director Njeri Rugene writes on Daily Nation. Click here for more…
It was encouraging to see the Directorate of Criminal Investigations last week join the campaign to “break the silence” against domestic violence amid spiralling cases of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), where women and girls are the main victims of the horrendous crimes. WoN Executive Director writes on Daily Nation. Click here for more…
For 12-year old Matilda, the horrendous Covid-19 will remain etched in her mind. Not because of the huge toll it has taken on people across the globe or how negatively it has impacted on Kenyans. Her focus is on the uncertainty and devastation it has dragged into her young life-and future. WoN Executive Director Njeri
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