Millen ojwang

Public Servant.Ministry of interior and National administration.

[ncpwds @Ncpwds]

Join us for an interactive two-day public sensitization webinar on Wednesday, 25th February and Thursday, 26th February 2026, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.https://t.co/ZNn8UtxLxA or simply scan the QR code provided on the poster.

[CentreForHumanRights @CHR_HumanRights]

[Call for Applications - Advanced Human Rights Course on Sexual Minority Rights in Africa]

@CHR_HumanRights, @UPTuks invites applications for its one week intensive short course on Sexual Minority Rights, taking place from 23–27 February 2026 in a hybrid format (online via zoom and in person at the University of Pretoria).

Apply online before 9 February 2026. For more information visit: https://t.co/iiR3uHtR7X

[This Ability @this_ability_ke]

1 Day to go!
Join us for our upcoming #webinar: “Empowering #Women with #Disabilities to Engage in Decision-Making & Public Participation, with a focus on #SRHR.” 📅 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 📷 2:00 PM EAT (GMT+3) 📷 Register: https://t.co/66WWMfVjZH #givingtuesday #givingtuesday #a11y

[This Ability @this_ability_ke]

Stop #GBV. Speak. Act. End It.
GBV is not just a tragedy it’s a systemic failure.
#Women & #girls with disabilities are 2–4x more likely to face it, yet many remain unheard.
The #purplemovement is a call to listen, include & make justice accessible for all.

#A11y #MamaSiri

[This Ability @this_ability_ke]

Join us on Nov 14, 2025 | 2:00 PM EAT for a #webinar on Improving #DisabilityData Collection Using Digital Tools & #CommunityData.

Learn how tech & #inclusion power better data for #policychange.

Register: https://t.co/cRNZtxo7ai

#Hesabika #SRHRplusD #a11y #Mamasiri

[This Ability @this_ability_ke]

🗓️ Mark your calendar: Aug 22, 2PM EAT

When #women with #disabilities join health teams, services improve, trust grows, and survivors are heard.

Join our virtual convo on #inclusivehiring & impact:
👉 https://t.co/nFjMeUCl61

#Hesabika #SRHRplusD #A11y #disabilityrights

[This Ability @this_ability_ke]

Every stripe of the #DisabilityPride flag represents our spectrum—seen & unseen, physical, emotional, neurodivergent. We celebrate that diversity, confront ableism, and keep pushing for a world where #women with #disabilities rights & potential shine. #DisabilityPrideMonth #A11y

[Women and Girls with DIsabilities in Action CBO @AndGirls9173]

Another opportunity to celebrate each other,our own @vildaotieno, will be speaking on the safe space model.This is one of our approaches to support diversity and empower #AGYW with Disabilities. Don't miss to join at 1700hrs
https://t.co/294DdzWWDn

[ncpwds @Ncpwds]

TAX EXEMPTION VETTING DATES AND VENUES IN VARIOUS COUNTIES.

@Ncpwds, in collaboration with the @KRACorporate and the @MOH_Kenya, will be carrying out tax exemption vetting exercises in as tabulated below, commencing 9th June 2025.

[This Ability @this_ability_ke]

📷Many myths about #women and #girls with #epilepsy fuel stigma and fear. What #myths have you heard? Let’s debunk them together!
#Hesabika #mamasiri #skills #SRHRplusD #HUUwezo #a11y #disabilityrights

[This Ability @this_ability_ke]

As schools reopen, remember young #girls with #disabilities deserve more than physical access—they need #InclusiveEducation. By creating safe, accessible & inclusive spaces, we empower tomorrow’s leaders.

#Hesabika #mamasiri #skills #SRHRplusD #a11y #disabilityrights

[Darker berry @DianaMwebi]

@ywli_info @woman_kind @IREXintl @HBSNairobi @awdf01 @UAFAfrica Data helps raise awareness among the public, the media, and the government about the scale and severity of femicide. #DefendingTheDreamNow

[Millen ojwang @MillenBahati]

Cultural and Social Gaps
Normalization of Violence:
Violence against women is often seen as a private family matter, discouraging reporting and intervention.
#DefendingTheDreamNow
@woman_kind
@ywli_info
@IREXintl

@HBSNairobi

@awdf01

@UAFAfrica

[#EndFemicideKe @ywli_info]

5. What gaps exists at the community level in preventing and responding to femicide cases? #DefendingTheDreamNow
@woman_kind @ywli_info @IREXintl @HBSNairobi @awdf01 @UAFAfrica

[Millen ojwang @MillenBahati]

Educating the Next Generation
Model Positive Behaviors: Fathers, brothers, and mentors can demonstrate respect for women, showing younger boys how to treat others equitably.
#DefendingTheDreamNow
@woman_kind
@ywli_info
@IREXintl

@HBSNairobi

@awdf01

@UAFAfrica

[#EndFemicideKe @ywli_info]

What role can men and boys play in addressing femicide and supporting accountability efforts?
#DefendingTheDreamNow
@woman_kind
@ywli_info
@IREXintl

@HBSNairobi

@awdf01

@UAFAfrica

[Millen ojwang @MillenBahati]

Strengthen Laws and Policies
Amend and Enforce Existing Laws: Revise GBV laws to include clearer definitions of femicide, stiffer penalties for perpetrators, and survivor protections.
#DefendingTheDreamNow
@woman_kind
@ywli_info
@IREXintl

@HBSNairobi

@awdf01

@UAFAfrica

[#EndFemicideKe @ywli_info]

10. What steps should government, CSOs and individuals take to close the accountability gaps in Femicide and GBV cases in Kenya?
#DefendingTheDreamNow
@woman_kind
@ywli_info
@IREXintl

@HBSNairobi

@awdf01

@UAFAfrica

[Millen ojwang @MillenBahati]

Femicide often stems from "honor" beliefs where men feel justified in killing women who challenge traditional roles, such as refusing marriage proposals or leaving abusive relationships.
#DefendingTheDreamNow
@woman_kind
@ywli_info
@IREXintl

@HBSNairobi

@awdf01

@UAFAfric

[#EndFemicideKe @ywli_info]

How do harmful cultural norms and attitudes contribute to femicide and how can they be challenged?

#DefendingTheDreamNow
@woman_kind
@ywli_info
@IREXintl

@HBSNairobi

@awdf01

@UAFAfrica

[Millen ojwang @MillenBahati]

Monitor and Evaluate Interventions: Tracking trends over time helps measure the effectiveness of policies and programs aimed at reducing femicide.
#DefendingTheDreamNow
@woman_kind
@ywli_info
@IREXintl

@HBSNairobi

@awdf01

@UAFAfrica

[#EndFemicideKe @ywli_info]

How critical is data in addressing femicide and what steps are needed to improve data collection & transparency on femicide?
#DefendingTheDreamNow
@woman_kind
@ywli_info
@IREXintl

@HBSNairobi

@awdf01

@UAFAfrica

[#EndFemicideKe @ywli_info]

How critical is data in addressing femicide and what steps are needed to improve data collection & transparency on femicide?
#DefendingTheDreamNow
@woman_kind
@ywli_info
@IREXintl

@HBSNairobi

@awdf01

@UAFAfrica

[Millen ojwang @MillenBahati]

Children Act (2001) and Marriage Act (2014):

Provide protections against child marriage and marital rape.

#DefendingTheDreamNow
@woman_kind
@ywli_info
@IREXintl

@HBSNairobi

@awdf01

@UAFAfrica

[#EndFemicideKe @ywli_info]

4. Are Kenya's existing laws on GBV adequate to address the crisis? If not what needs to change? #DefendingTheDreamNow
@woman_kind
@IREXintl @HBSNairobi @awdf01 @UAFAfrica

[Millen ojwang @MillenBahati]

Civil society can push for comprehensive legal reforms to close gaps in existing laws, ensuring stricter penalties for perpetrators and robust enforcement of protective measures
#DefendingTheDreamNow
@woman_kind
@ywli_info
@IREXintl

@HBSNairobi

@awdf01

@UAFAfrica