florence keya

Social mentor, girl rights defender and a in a Safe House for girls survivors of sexual violence.

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An analysis of women workers' experiences of rights violations in Kenyan tea sector .study report july2024.#protectteaworkers #notosexforjobs

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Do you remember when you joined X? I do! #MyXAnniversary 13 YEARS OF PURE DEDICATION TO MY COURSE AND GROWTH.💃💃

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Ending the exploitation https://t.co/CGYioPKIz5

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[UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women @UNTrustFundEVAW]

When I started this work, my safety didn’t matter much. I was young, and I had this zeal, this fire inside me—a yearning for change.

Growing up in Nairobi’s Majengo slum, going through sexual violence as a child was traumatizing. That experience gave me the courage to rise, find my voice, and dedicate my life to rescuing girls and advocating for justice.

At 19, I was searching for something—anything—that could make sense of my pain. One day, I attended a meeting for young women and heard the word “paralegal.” I didn’t even know what it meant exactly, but something clicked inside me. I knew I wanted to be the one to help others like me—the one who fights for justice and stands up for the voiceless.

Nearly 28 years later, I’m still here. The challenges have been many—long days of exhaustion, moments of fear, and even arrests while protesting. But none of that has stopped me. Running our shelter, where over 500 survivors of sexual violence have found safety, is my proudest achievement. It doesn’t matter if a girl stays one day or a year. I’ve seen girls arrive with hopelessness written all over their faces and leave with smiles and a renewed strength. That transformation is what keeps me going.

I’ve always had an eagerness to learn, to show up where women’s issues are discussed, and to absorb every lesson. It’s helped me navigate the challenges we face.

The fight for justice isn’t easy, but it’s worth it. Every smile, every moment of hope, proves that change is possible—and that it’s in our hands.

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Florence Keya is one of the 16 Humans of the UN Trust Fund that we have chosen to highlight during the #16Days this year. Her work with Maisha Girls Safe House empowers girls and young women survivors or at risk of violence and provides them with access to comprehensive specialist services in the sub-counties of Makadara and Kamukunji in Kenya. #NoExcuse #EVAW

@UN_Women @unwomenafrica @unwomenkenya @MaishaSafehouse

[UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women @UNTrustFundEVAW]

This #16DaysOfActivism2024, tune in to our @humansofny-inspired, "Humans of the UN Trust Fund" series.

16 days. 16 stories.

Every voice reveals courage, hope, and transformation.

Real lives. Real change. 💜#EndVAW

First Up: Livia from @Aleanca_LGBT, a UNTF partner in Albania

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To The children of kenya, "I remain Brave so that one day all of you will be save".@BeBraveGlobal @BeBraveAfrica @bebravekenya @18thNov

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Let’s come together to amplify the voices of survivors, celebrate resilience, and spark real change! Through powerful stories, artwork, and discussions, this exhibition will shine a light on the impact of gender-based violence and the importance of unity in ending it.

[Together for Girls @together4girls]

🌟We commend 🇰🇪Kenya's cross-ministerial pledge, which prioritizes:

✅parent and caregiver support
✅safe school environments
✅responsive support services
✅eradication of harmful norms

Notably, we recognize Kenya’s commitments to adopt a comprehensive child safeguarding policy, provide trauma-informed training for 16,000 authorized officers, and update the Sexual Offenses Act to address emerging threats like technology-facilitated crimes against children.

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Every second, 3 girls and 2 boys
experience childhood sexual violence.
Visit: https://t.co/9gnrGkKFyU to learn
more about what you can do to
#BreakTheRecord of inaction and
#EndChildhood SexualViolence. @BeBraveGlobal @together4girls @MTotoNews @citizentvkenya @MaishaSafehouse

[maishagirlssafehouse @MaishaSafehouse]

Play not only makes learning enjoyable but also enhances understanding and retention. By integrating African traditional games, teenage girls have experienced a fun, relatable and powerful way to learn about sexual and reproductive health and rights. #SRHR #GirlsHealth

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ATTENTION: @DanielaLigiero is in 1st place to win an Anthem Community Voice Award! 👏 Rally the troops to celebrate now!: https://t.co/DTuyVNsCRu #AnthemAwards