Steve Abdukareem Munyakho, the Kenyan national who has been on death row in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is free as at 10 am today pursuant to the full satisfaction of judicial decree. Our Mission in Riyadh has confirmed that Steve performed his Umra (minor pilgrimage) upon release. We shall provide further details regarding his arrival in the country. I commend all who have offered their support towards securing this outcome. @ForeignOfficeKE@MusaliaMudavadi
Gender-based violence is a prevalent stigma in marginalized communities where there's less attention. Kenyan women MPs call upon a collective fight against the vice, regardless of community traditions, religions of beliefs.The O/GBV catastrophe ought not to be tolerated
#16Days
Day 4 of #16DaysOfActivism against #GBV
President @WilliamsRuto acknowledged the rise of #GBV, especially on women in the country, and addressed the need to act effectively on the matter. In his address in parliament last week, the president mentioned that the ...1/3
According to reports by @UNESCO and @IawrtK ,@iawrt journalists continue to face attacks in their line of duty. And with the technological advancements, these attacks have also moved from the physical realm to the online realm ~ @nakitare#16DaysOfActivism#16Days
#OGBV against journalists is a multi-faceted issue that impacts their safety, well-being, professional and personal lives.
Forms of OGBV journalists face include:
●Cyberstalking
●Doxxing
●Trolling
●Sexual harassment
●Impersonation
●Cyberbullying
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Our WAN-IFRA WIN #Leadership Accelerator welcomes 100 participants to our 2024 #Africa programme!!
The warm welcome to the 9-month life-changing career & personal development programme was underlined by inspiring speeches on #impact & #leadership from WINners & #media partners
🚨Day 3: Break the silence on online gender violence!
From abusive messages to identity theft, it's time to take a stand. Let's invest in prevention and say #NoExcuse for these online abuses. 💻🚫 #InvestToPreventKE#16DaysOfActivism
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The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence Campaign, kicks off today 25th of November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Follow us as we share tips on how to combat cyber violence and digital safety insights
#16DaysOfActivism2023
Important risk assessment questions to ask yourself as a journalist before undertaking a field-based mission:
Assurance about these will make it easier for one to stay alert and well-prepared in case a threat occurs
@abeersaady#SafetyofWomenJournalists#16DaysOfActivism#16Days
How can female journalists working in the field increase their safety when working in the field?
We progress this conversation because our mentors , in frame, are instrumental in guiding mentees especially in this specific subject
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In pictures,@IawrtK 5th cohort mentees keen during the closing ceremony of their one-year mentorship program facilitated by the @USEmbassyKenya.Female journalism students from @KibabiiUni & Maseno University got a chance to be mentored by selected mentors from the media industry
Women and girls are often the most affected by food insecurity and hunger, but they also hold the key to ending it.
By ensuring their right to food, we can create a healthier, more resilient world for everyone. #GenderEquality@UN@UN_Women