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Importance of Being A Positive Bystander.
When men intervene effectively and safely, they tell others that their behaviours are not acceptable. By doing nothing, they accept the behaviour.
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As ever, those paying the biggest price of such policies are the most marginalized women and girls.
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Debates around such policies have been marked by attacks on, or a disregard for, the evidence that shows the harmful consequences on the lives of women and girls, and on society as a whole.
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Impact of Gender Inequality and Gender Norms On women and Men. Women and girls are at greater risk of multiple forms of violence (physical, sexual, emotional, neglect etc.); #CounteringBacklash3
Manifestations of backlash thus range from refusal by political elites and state institutions to comply with constitutional provisions and court orders, to verbal and physical violence witnessed in public spaces.
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@PoliceKE @MediaCouncilK @COTU_K Resistance to gender equality through retrogressive laws and policies- Populist policies aim to reverse progress on women’s rights, championing similar gender norms and stereotypes to those promoted by fundamentalists;
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Workplace (Sexual Harassment, SGBV and unequal pay;
Public and private institutions;
Stifling of the voices of CSOs (criminalizing protests);
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Economic empowerment increases women’s access to economic resources and opportunities including jobs, financial services, property and other productive assets, skills development and market information. #CounteringBacklash3
Economic Empowerment is women & men participating, contributing to & benefiting from growth processes in ways which recognise the value of their contributions, respect their dignity, & make it possible to negotiate a fairer distribution of benefits of growth. #CounteringBacklash3
In Kenya, gender backlash is evident in key areas like institutional and policy frameworks for gender equality.
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Economic Empowerment is women & men participating, contributing to & benefiting from growth processes in ways which recognise the value of their contributions, respect their dignity, & make it possible to negotiate a fairer distribution of benefits of growth. #CounteringBacklash3
Kenya has faced situations where key national bodies, like the @gender_ke and the @NGECKenya , lack the necessary specialization, authority, or resources to adequately address gender inequalities.
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Manifestation of backlash thus range from refusal by political elites and state institutions to comply with constitution provisions and court orders
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Policymakers can benefit from research insights, dialogue with activists and guidance in terms of how to shape discussions and ongoing policy and practice with regards to countering patriarchal backlash. #CounteringBacklash3
To counter patriarchal backlash, policy makers can leverage research insights, engage in dialogues with activists, and seek guidance. This collaborative effort ensures informed discussions and impactful policy shaping. #CounteringBacklash3
Eliminating all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres
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In Kenya, there have been cases where national bodies, such as the @gender_ke and the @NGECKenya, lack sufficient specialization, authority, or necessary resources to effectively address gender inequalities.
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It is commendable that Kenya has made some tremendous efforts towards gender parity. However, we are now witnessing a backlash against women's rights, a backlash that threatens to undo the advances and gains mode over the last few decades. #CounteringBacklash3
Ending all forms of discrimination against all women and girls everywhere
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(cont....) and preventing and combating Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) as well as the working environment and operating space for Human Rights Defenders (HRDs).
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Countering backlash is to address the erosion of gender objectives within development, and the current context of shrinking civic space. #CounteringBacklash3
The central objective for different actors should be to enhance the understanding and capacities needed - and identify opportunities - for organisations and other gender justice defenders to counter backlash #CounteringBacklash3
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