Top Tweets for #CounteringBacklash11
Prohibition of Female Genital Mutilation Act 2011
Prohibits the practice of female genital mutilation and safeguards against violation of a person’s mental or physical integrity.
#CounteringBacklash11 #EndFGM #16DaysOfActivism #16Days
The link between gender equality & sexual violence is profound. Gender inequality contributes to power imbalances, fostering an environment where some individuals feel entitled to control others.
Report cases of sexual violence through toll free line 1519.
#CounteringBacklash11
We have a constitution that is enabling gender equality but it's yet to be implemented. There are a lot of respectability politics that a woman must juggle.
#CounteringBacklash11
#LindaKatiba
Creating awareness, implementing effective policies, and supporting women's leadership are also essential components in combating patriarchal backlash.
#CounteringBacklash11
For us to tackle patriarchal backlash, we must also address root causes, promote positive masculinity, and encouraging broader societal conversations to dismantle patriarchal norms.
#CounteringBacklash11
Tackling patriarchal backlash involves promoting education on gender equality, challenging traditional stereotypes, fostering inclusive policies, amplifying women's voices, and engaging men as allies. #CounteringBacklash11
Engaging men and boys in efforts for gender equality represents just one of numerous strategies to address the escalating issues of backlash inequality, injustice and oppression
#CounteringBacklash11 #16DaysOfActivism
This is key to ensuring that we achieve zero backlash and conform to the spirit of our progressive constitution
#CounteringBacklash11
#LindaKatiba
In recent years, Kenya has witnessed a concerning erosion of gender equality, driven by the deeply rooted patriarchal nature of its society. #CounteringBacklash11 #LindaKatiba
Through research, capacity building, collaborative communication and hosting constructive debates, we can collectively counteract gender and patriarchal backlash.
#CounteringBacklash11
A careful examination of the Kenyan context reveals instances of resistance largely centered on the idea that pursuit of gender justice goes against African values and morality. #CounteringBacklash11
There is need to strengthen the ability of duty bearers to uphold safeguard and fulfill human rights by delving into the dynamics of backlash
#CounteringBacklash11
We need to ask ourselves; how can we best understand the roles of masculinities within the shifting forms of gendered violence, including on-line? And how can we understand how ‘male resentment’ mobilised in different situations of backlash
#CounteringBacklash11
#LindaKatiba
Article 81 (b) of the the constitution of Kenya states that not more than two thirds of the members of the elective public bodies shall be of the same gender.
#CounteringBacklash11
New forces are visibly pushing back to reverse the many gains made for women’s rights and to shrink civic space. This calls for measures to counter backlash and reclaim gender justice.
#CounteringBacklash11
#LindaKatiba
Men and boys are key to ensuring efforts for gender equality. Engaging them is just one of the numerous strategies to address the escalating issues of backlash, inequality, injustice and oppression. #CounteringBacklash11
Women and men have the right to equal
treatment, including the right to equal
opportunities in political, economic, cultural
and social spheres.#LindaKatiba #CounteringBacklash11
Equality includes the full and equal enjoyment
of all rights and fundamental freedoms.#LindaKatiba #CounteringBacklash11
There has been systematic anti-gender debates, the weakening of women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights, and the dismantling of gender equality mechanisms, including pre-existing and ongoing challenges to their sustainable operation.
#CounteringBacklash11
#LindaKatiba
Last Seen Hashtags on Sotwe
Teenagegirls() + filter:native_video
momson()... video..
Seen from United States
GRIMMIEFORTHEWIN
Seen from United States
VamosDuendes
Seen from United States
wanitacerdas
Seen from Indonesia
JuanQuiñonesPhotography
Seen from Saudi Arabia
ebonytaboo
Seen from United States
InminenteOperación
Seen from Spain
Polytrix
Seen from United States
wasmo raaxo#
Seen from Belgium
Most Popular Users
Elon Musk 
@elonmusk
240.7M followers
Barack Obama
@barackobama
119.2M followers
Donald J. Trump
@realdonaldtrump
111.7M followers
Cristiano Ronaldo
@cristiano
110.8M followers
Narendra Modi
@narendramodi
107M followers
Rihanna
@rihanna
97.7M followers
NASA
@nasa
92.2M followers
Justin Bieber
@justinbieber
90.9M followers
KATY PERRY
@katyperry
87.8M followers
Taylor Swift
@taylorswift13
81.6M followers
Lady Gaga
@ladygaga
73.2M followers
Virat Kohli
@imvkohli
70.1M followers
Kim Kardashian
@kimkardashian
69.8M followers
YouTube
@youtube
68.7M followers
Bill Gates
@billgates
64M followers
Neymar Jr
@neymarjr
62.9M followers
The Ellen Show
@theellenshow
62.4M followers
CNN
@cnn
61.9M followers
Selena Gomez
@selenagomez
60.9M followers
X
@x
60.8M followers