16 Days of Activism, 2022

ICWK joins other partners and stakeholders around the world in commemorating the 16 Days of Activism this year and we speak against gender based violence more-so violence against women and girls. This year’s theme is a general focus on the need to end gender based violence among both men and women.

Gender Based violence is arguably one of the most prevalent human rights violations in the world. GBV affects women, girls, men and boys; however, women and adolescent girls are disproportionately affected by GBV. Historically, unequal power relations between men and women have resulted in men dominating and discriminating against women. With specific regard to HIV, gender inequality contributes to the spread of HIV.

With regard to this, ICWK has published a policy brief on Gender Based Violence and Human rights, with a focus on Adolescent girls and young women. In our brief we look deeply into the Kenyan context, the policy environment, legislation, gaps & challenges and recommendations on GBV in Kenya.