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Since 2018, UN Women Kenya in partnership with the Government of Japan, has been using a multi-sectoral approach to bring gender equality to Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kalobeyei Integrated Settlement and Dadaab Refugee Camp. The “Leadership, Empowerment, Access & Protection in…
The Government of Japan’s humanitarian response to COVID-19 will see urgent provisions reach some of Kenya’s most vulnerable women, and other groups, empowering them to become active in community recovery plans. The response is part of a regional response programme…
Nairobi, 9 April 2020 — The Government of Kenya, the United Nations and humanitarian partners have launched today a Flash Appeal requesting $267.5 million to respond to the most immediate and critical needs of 10.1 million people. Cabinet Secretary for National…
*** EXTENDED DEADLINE*** As a result of the ongoing COVID-19 situation in Kenya, please note that the deadline has been extended to: 15.4.2020 at 11.59pm. Description of Services: Partners for Components of UN Women Kenya Strategic Note 2019-2022 CFP No.…
The African Women Leaders Network (AWLN) has created a new national chapter in Kenya to bolster advocacy around key issues affecting women and girls in a strategic and innovative manner. Kenya joins 20 other countries to launch a national chapter…
A multi-purpose community centre has opened in Turkana County to address the rights and needs of thousands of women and girls exposed to the acute humanitarian context of North East Kenya. The Women's Empowerment Centre was built inside the Kalobeyei…
1 in 2 female students and 1 in 4 male students have been sexually harassed to some degree at the hands of staff at Kenyan universities. In a bid to break the silence on sexual harassment and advocate for the…
In the aftermath of the 2007-2008 post-election violence in Kenya, the Commission of Inquiry into the Post-Election Violence documented more than 900 cases of sexual violence perpetrated by security agents and civilians against women, girls, men, and boys. During this…
Kenya Marked the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence with an array of activities together with stakeholders in creating awareness on gender-based violence and calling for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls under the theme:…
Joint Statement from Government of Kenya, Embassy of Finland, Embassy of Italy and UN Women on 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-Based Violence Rape is one of the most violent and traumatic experiences for an individual to endure. In…