David Barissa

Seasoned land and human rights activist/Campaigner, Program and Strategic management specialist: views personal

[David Barissa @DBarisa]

What a productive engagement with Members of Parliament from the #GreatLakesRegion under the @EU_Commission funded #SHARP project. @NANHRI40 @EUAmbKenya

[Access to Medicines Platform(MeTA Kenya) @MeTAKenya2018]

Day 2 of The Great Lakes Regional MPs SRHR Learning Workshop focused on turning reflection into commitment. Through joint plenary discussions, Members of Parliament reaffirmed the need to strengthen domestic financing for SRHR, safeguard dedicated budget lines, and enhance parliamentary oversight. Key takeaways also underscored the urgency of resilient supply chains, improved service delivery, stronger governance and accountability mechanisms, and creating enabling social and legal environments that protect adolescents and vulnerable groups. The message was clear: sustainable SRHR outcomes require coordinated, rights-based action and sustained political commitment.

[Access to Medicines Platform(MeTA Kenya) @MeTAKenya2018]

Day 2 of The Great Lakes Regional MPs SRHR Learning Workshop focused on turning reflection into commitment. Through joint plenary discussions, Members of Parliament reaffirmed the need to strengthen domestic financing for SRHR, safeguard dedicated budget lines, and enhance parliamentary oversight. Key takeaways also underscored the urgency of resilient supply chains, improved service delivery, stronger governance and accountability mechanisms, and creating enabling social and legal environments that protect adolescents and vulnerable groups. The message was clear: sustainable SRHR outcomes require coordinated, rights-based action and sustained political commitment.

[David Barissa @DBarisa]

@MeTAKenya2018 @eannaso @NANHRI40 @EUinKenya @MedRAP2022 @RwandaNGOForum @HAImedicines @Mandera_cgvt @EUAmbKenya Quite a timely engagement with #GLR Members of Parliament as we accelerate momentum for more domestic financing for #Health #SRHR. Time to act is now to avoid a #HealthCrisis @NANHRI40 @EU_Partnerships @EUAmbKenya @eannaso

[Hon.Gathoni Wamuchomba, HSC, MP @hon_wamuchomba]

Joined the Network of African National Human Rights institutions (NANHRI) comprised of 48 NGOs,CSOs and KNCHR and other duty bearers to follow up on the status sexual Health and reproductive Rights policy.
Of interest is the need to put in place policy framework to facilitate the recognition of OBstetrical violence (OBV)as a violation of women rights and criminalise the violations of human rights of Kenyan women during child birth.
Amidst the many concerns, the recent reduction on National health funds in this years budgets in Kenya is of key impact to the already stalled health interventions including the increased reported cases of Femicide , Genderbased violence and defilements.
#Woman for the job

[David Barissa @DBarisa]

Twas once again a grand opportunity to impart advocacy and campaigning skills to upcoming environmental #activists

[PACJA @PACJA1]

Advocacy and communication are integral for #ClimateJustice Day 10 at #NSSCJ4 saw experts diving into effective strategies for advocacy & communication as well as impactful messaging. Evidence is critical for effective advocacy and communication efforts. #Youth4ClimateJustice

[PACJA @PACJA1]

Advocacy and communication are integral for #ClimateJustice Day 10 at #NSSCJ4 saw experts diving into effective strategies for advocacy & communication as well as impactful messaging. Evidence is critical for effective advocacy and communication efforts. #Youth4ClimateJustice

[TheKenyanX @TheKenyanX]

FELLOW KENYANS RETWEET AND SHARE WIDELY UNTIL IT'S HEARD 📢

*Call For The Immediate Resignation of President William Ruto*
#RevolutionNowOrNever #resignation #RutoLazimaUshuke #ROADTOSTATEHOUSE #RutoMustGo Rigathi Gachagua The KDF City Mortuary

[Kimuzi @Kimuzi_]

Send this to your parents guys. Share it.

They must understand.

#RejectFinanceBill2024

[LANDLORD🇰🇪 @bozgabi]

IF THIS POST APPEARS ON YOUR TIMELINE RETWEET WIDELY.

THIS COP HERE IS A MURDERER. HE KILLED OUR COMRADE.

TAG @IPOA_KE WE NEED THIS GUY IN JAIL. WE WILL NOT REST

RIP Rex
#totalshutdown

[David Barissa @DBarisa]

@achpr_cadhp Citizens voice must be heard and respected. #Taxation is not a bad thing, but we must also address the runaway #corruption that is diverting much needed resources. Seal all the leakholes that are gnawing on our economy before #overtaxing Kenyans. #REJECTFINANCEBILL2024 @NANHRI40

[African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights @achpr_cadhp]

Statement on the Situation in Kenya: Protests and Tax Measures Affecting Vulnerable Citizens https://t.co/mLxsLFPgiN

[David Barissa @DBarisa]

AFRICAN COURT AND NETWORK OF AFRICAN HUMAN RIGHTS INSTITUTIONS SIGN MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR STRONGER RELATIONS https://t.co/xJjgwrjOr2 @NANHRI40 #HumanRights

[NANHRI @NANHRI40]

"The Strengthening of Legal Frameworks is key to enabling NHRIs to better uphold their mandate in the advocacy and protection of human rights in Africa."
#6YearsOfRAP

[NANHRI @NANHRI40]

The In-Country Training for @HakiKNCHR on Data Collection and Analysis to Complete a Scorecard on #DecriminalisationofPettyOffences kicks off.

In collaboration with @APCOF, @ICJKenya and @IPOA_KE

This Scorecard will be a great step in the monitoring of detainees in Africa.

[NANHRI @NANHRI40]

"Through collaborative (@APCOF @IPOA_KE @ICJKenya ) efforts like the Basic Scorecard Project, we aim to monitor Member States' compliance with decriminalization standards and advocate for evidence-based policy reforms that promote social justice and human rights."

[David Barissa @DBarisa]

RIP #RitaTinina. Had to believe you are gone. I recall with nostalgia all those great stories we covered in Langobaya and Dakatcha, together with @lolani and @sylvia from #CitizenTV. You made me appreciate the power of good and balanced journalism. RIP legend

[David Barissa @DBarisa]

@EileenWakesho @kipmurkomen Perhaps a slip of the tongue?

[NANHRI @NANHRI40]

The End of Project Evaluation Workshop on Litigation and Implementation. Enhancing Ability of African NHRIs to Follow Up and Influence the Implementation of Regional Human Rights Commitments. @RWI_Nairobi @OSFJustice

[NANHRI @NANHRI40]

The litigation and evaluation workshop is underway with opening remarks from the VC of @HakiKNCHR Commissioner Raymond Nyeris, David Barissa representing NANHRI and Rakel Larsen Director of Office @RWI_Nairobi as well as Maxwell Kadiri of @OSFJustice on the role of NHRIs.