Dorothy Onyango was recognized among 5 other champions from Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi during the F.I.E.R.C.E Award ceremony which was held in Uganda on 8th June, 2023. The courageous women have made a substantial contribution to the community through their work in empowering women and young women in HIV prevention and treatment response in […]

ICW Kenya in partnership with the Kiambu County Department of Health has been conducting HPV and Covid-19 Vaccinations various Sub-Counties in Kiambu County. The Covid-19 vaccinations were mainly community focused while the HPV Vaccines were mainly focused in Junior and Senior Secondary schools where they would be able to reach young girls who qualify to

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on global health, and vulnerable populations, including women living with HIV, face unique challenges. In Kenya, where HIV prevalence is high among women, the intersection of COVID-19 and HIV has amplified the need for COVID-19 vaccinations. Today, we will explore the specific reasons why COVID-19 vaccinations are

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. Gender Based Violence- Adolescent Girls & Young Women Download

UNITE! End Gender Based Violence: 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

The United Nations General Assembly declared the 11th of October to be the International Day of the Girl Child. Since that December 2012, the UN works towards the goal to recognize challenges and difficulties young girls are facing these days. The goal of the International Day of the Girl Child is to give all girls

Empowered woman, Empowered society ICW-Kenya joins partners  and stakeholders in commemorating the Zero Discrimination Day, 2022 by advocating for the creation and enforcement of laws that empower women and the removal of laws that inflict harm on women and girls in Kenya and around the world. Women are disproportionally affected in society which then means

The International Community of Women Living with HIV- Kenya family is saddened by the news of the passing of Dr. Joe Muriuki who until his death was a Lecturer in Epidemiology We send our condolences to Dr. Joe Muriuki’s entire family, colleagues, friends and the entire PLHIV fraternity and lastly not forgetting all those that