There is a cyclical relationship between gender based violence and HIV; people who experience GBV, stigma and discrimination are marginalised and made more vulnerable to HIV, while those living with HIV are more vulnerable to experiencing GBV, stigma and discrimination. According to UNAIDS women who have experienced violence are up to three times more likely

The International Community of Women living with HIV (ICW-Kenya Chapter) held community advocacy meetings at sub county levels in Kiambu County to discuss human rights violations among people living with HIV. These meetings aimed at deliberating on ways in which these violations can be reported, documented, prevented and curbed. The meeting involved different stakeholders including

A paralegals monthly review meeting was conducted on 22nd February 2020 at the Foundation Hotel in Kiambu Town. The paralegals were taken through how to fill paralegal reporting tools namely; Pre Assessment, Screening tool and the monthly paralegal progress reporting tool. The following issues were raised and addressed accordingly. The usability of the reporting tools-

Until her untimely demise,  on 29th July, 2020 Inviolata Mwali Mmbwavi was the Executive Director of the International Community of Women Living with HIV-Kenya Chapter (ICW-Kenya Chapter) since 2014. She turned 48 in April 2020. She was a mother of one, a sister, a daughter, a leader, a mentor and a friend to many. She