KISUMU, May 29, 2026 -A consortium of human rights organizations has issued a fierce ultimatum to national and county governments, demanding that the spiraling wave of femicide and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) be officially declared a national crisis. In a joint communique released Wednesday, the civic bodies expressed grave alarm over a relentless surge in targeted…
UASIN GISHU, 15th April 2026 –Women’s organisations and other entities involved with gender issues want proper implementation aimed at stopping cases related to gender exploitation and recognition of sex trafficking as a major crime. This comes at a time when the debate concerning the increase in cases of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Gender-Based Corruption continues…
BOMET, Kenya -In the rolling green fields of Bomet, where thousands of families depend on tea farming for their livelihood, a quieter struggle has been unfolding—one that rarely makes headlines yet shapes the lives of women and children every day. This year, at the launch of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV),…
GENEVA, Switzerland -The World Health Organisation (WHO) and UN partners have revealed a devastating lack of progress in addressing violence against women, with nearly one in three, an estimated 840 million globally, experiencing physical or sexual violence from a partner or sexual violence from a non-partner in their lifetime. This figure has remained largely unchanged…
There was a time when violence meant bruises, broken bones, or a scream in the night. Today, it can begin with a simple text, a shared photo, or a post gone wrong. It can spread through WhatsApp groups, Facebook posts, and Twitter threads. It hides in private messages, fake profiles, and viral images. It is…
KISUMU, Kenya July 12— Kisumu County Member of Parliament Ruth Odinga has taken a bold stand against the escalating crisis of gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide,by unveiling a sweeping grassroots initiative that positions Generation Z at the heart of the movement. Dubbed “Gen Z Against GBV,” the campaign aims to mobilize college and university students…
Explore the dark intersection of digital life and gender-based violence—and how artificial intelligence is reshaping the psychological battlefield of the online world. NAIROBI, Kenya, June 28, –Gender-based violence (GBV), including the growing incidence of femicide, is no longer confined to physical spaces. In today’s hyperconnected digital environment, cyberspace acts as a new frontier where threats…