THE SHADOWS OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE AGAINST GIRLS AND WOMEN
With the weak links in justice, kangaroo courts also aid the increased rate of GBV by using cheap consensus to punish perpetrators
With the weak links in justice, kangaroo courts also aid the increased rate of GBV by using cheap consensus to punish perpetrators
By: Loci Benedicts Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a deeply rooted cultural practice that leaves silent scars on the lives of millions of women and girls around several communities in…
BY: MILLICENT MWITA, EVELYN SASI, AND DANCAN KEMANGA Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) persists as a global silent epidemic, casting its shadows over the lives of countless women and girls. This…
Men need to stand up and preach against FGM and other harmful cultural norms. The practice of FGM is causing more harm to their children, their sisters, and mothers
By Sam Mwita Despite being outlawed in Kenya in 2011 through the creation of the Prohibition of FGM Act, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) remains a crucial concern in some communities in the…
In the progressing discussion of gender-related issues, dialogues often center on the challenges facedby girls and women, dismissing the light on inequality and advocating for equal opportunities. Whilethese conversations are…
According to UNICEF, in developing countries, annually, approximately 21 million girls aged15-19 become pregnant, and approximately 12 million give birth. This is no different in MigoriCounty, where about 1 in…
HIV/AIDS remains a significant public health concern in Migori County. According to HIV estimates in Kenya in 2022, the county has a prevalence of 9.7%, which is close to 2.92…
According to UNICEF, approximately 12 million girls worldwide marry before attaining the age of 18 every year, with an estimate from Girls Not Brides that 650 million women alive today…
The teenage pregnancy crisis has unarguably outstood as one of the most pervasive issues in the contemporary world. According to The World Health Organization data for 2019, approximately 16 million…