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New Pandemic Social Dynamics have Subjected More Women to Violence
ASHA ATIENO COVID-19 has subjected women and young girls to new social dynamics that have made them more vulnerable to the vicious cycle of domestic and gender based violence. In my
Remove Sexual health Barriers for Persons with Disability
BY DORIS KATHIA The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that between 7% – 10% of the world’s population live with disabilities. In Kenya 4.6% people experience some form of disability
Sex Education in Schools Will Stem Tide of Pregnancy Related School Dropouts
BY DANIEL OTIENO About 13,000 girls drop out of school annually due to unwanted pregnancy, according to the Kenya Demographic Health Survey of 2014. In addition, according to the Global
Boundaries and self-care essential for healthy pregnancy
BY DORIS KATHIA When a woman is sexually active and doesn’t get their period as expected, the worry starts. The absence of normal menstrual cycle can be concerning since it
E-book Launch: Raising Our Voices!
NAYA is proud to announce the release of our new anthology, RAISING OUR VOICES! A collection of advocacy stories depicting young people’s commitment to the reproductive health and rights of
Address spike in gender-based violence under new COVID19 containment in Western Kenya
BY JUDY ODHIAMBO Since the outbreak of COVID19, Kenya has seen a huge increase in different forms of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). As the months dragged into more than
Stop sacrificing young African lives in the gold mines of Migori County
BY CALVINCE ORWA Like most parts of Kenya, my home County of Migori is endowed with an abundance of resources, both natural as well as human capital. However, as the
Sexuality Education Empowers Youth, Ignorance Destroys Them
By DORIS KATHIA Today, worldwide, there are about 1.8 billion young people between the ages of 10 and 24. In 2014, 61% of its 45 million people were under 25