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Female genital mutilation have been practiced in traditions for thousands of years.Over 200 million girls and women living today have undergone and are still undergoing FGM. Join our chat tomorrow as we mark the international day of zero tolerance to FGM. #speaknowactnow#EndFGM
To mark Zero Tolerance Day 2026, The Girl Generation–ALM and the FCDO brought together partners, survivors, researchers, government representatives and grassroots leaders to reflect on what it truly takes to end FGM , and what must endure beyond the programme cycle.
The conversation focused on five critical questions:
What have we learned about shifting knowledge, beliefs and behaviour?
What does survivor leadership look like in practice?
How do we use data to adapt and not just report?
How do we integrate FGM into broader systems so it’s not treated in isolation?
And what does sustainable, locally-led funding really require?
Across the discussions, it was clear that progress must be evidence-driven, survivor-informed, community-rooted, and built to last.
Over the coming days, we’ll be sharing key reflections and voices from the convening.
#ZeroToleranceDay2026 #NoEndWithoutCommitment #EndFGM #InvestDontRest #TheGirlGen
Our mission drives our purpose as we strive to achieve social justice, promote gender equality, and eliminate poverty. Our vision guides our dedication to building a fair and inclusive society for everyone.
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Make climate action your 2026 commitment.
Be among the first to hear about what’s next for Climate Reality’s 20th anniversary year—trainings, special events, and more. https://t.co/TRpf8dvLy9
National climate plans are not just words on paper. They are blueprints for thriving economies, more jobs, better health and resilient communities. 💪
Cassie Flynn from @UNDP explains. 👇
This is what delivering @WFP assistance looks like in Ukraine, just a few kilometers from the frontline, under the threat of shelling.
Amid the ongoing war, thousands of vulnerable people face hunger.
Humanitarian support is essential to save lives.
At #AYCA2025, H.E. Dr. Ergoge Tesfaye underscored the need for intergenerational collaboration in climate action:
“If we run together, guided by wisdom & fueled by youth energy, the sky is the limit.”
#Youth4Climate#ACS2
JUDICIARY UNDERTAKES PRISON DECONGESTION EXERCISE
The Judiciary, in collaboration with the Prisons and Correctional Services, is undertaking a nationwide prison decongestion exercise. This initiative aims to ensure that the criminal justice system upholds the principles of justice, humanity, and rehabilitation.
Speaking during an inaugural visit to Garissa G.K. Prison where 18 prisoners were released to continue their sentences through community service, Chief Justice Martha Koome noted that the criminal justice system has undergone significant transformation over the years. She highlighted the shift from a punitive model of incarceration to a more progressive approach focused on rehabilitation, reintegration, and restoring dignity.
“We are moving away from the old approach that focused solely on punishment—where those who came into conflict with the law were seen as beyond redemption—towards an approach that recognizes the human potential in every person. We acknowledge that people make mistakes, and sometimes circumstances lead individuals down the wrong path,” said CJ Koome.
The Chief Justice explained that the decongestion initiative aims to achieve a sustainable prison population aligned with the capacity of correctional facilities.
“Congestion severely undermines the prison’s ability to fulfill its core function—rehabilitation and the reformation of offenders. Overcrowded prisons are not conducive to humane living conditions, and without such conditions, the dignity of those incarcerated is compromised,” she said.
One of the key strategies in the decongestion effort, she added, is the promotion and expansion of Community Service Orders (CSOs).
“The Judiciary is committed to reviewing sentences and, where appropriate, releasing convicts of petty and minor offences to perform community service instead of serving time in incarceration,” said the Chief Justice.
Justice Koome reiterated that petty offenders with prison sentences of less than three months should not be subjected to imprisonment. Instead, they should be diverted to community service or other alternative sentencing options that allow them to make positive contributions to society.
She further assured the public of the Judiciary’s commitment to the diversion of children who come into conflict with the law. “Children belong in schools, not prisons. We must provide rehabilitative avenues that allow them to grow into law-abiding citizens,” she said.
Justice John Onyiego, the Presiding Judge in Garissa lauded the cooperation between the court and the prisons and highlighted the role technology has played in expediting justice.
"The High Court in Garissa visits the prisons every quarter with a view to decongesting them and fast-tracking cases of those in remand. Further, the use of virtual proceedings has made it easier to expedite justice which earlier encountered delays occasioned by inadequate transport and elaborate security requisite for physical movement of inmates to court."
Speaking during the same event the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Winfridah Mokaya said the Judiciary has invested in reforms to ease congestion—through the Bail and Bond Policy Guidelines, the use of community service orders, and collaboration with justice sector partners under the NCAJ.
“We welcome the ongoing government discussions on prison reforms, including modernizing facilities, expanding non-custodial sentences, and strengthening rehabilitation programs, because incarceration should not be about punishment but about transformation and reintegration,” said the CRJ.
Deputy Commissioner General of Prisons MS Jane Kirii on her part appreciated the adoption of ICT in the justice system and called for the expansion of ICT facilities in prison to enable them enhance access to justice.
GARISSA LAW COURTS:
The launch of Garissa Alternative Justice Systems Centre, AL-Islaah Centre, is underway. Hon Chief Justice Martha Koome and Garissa Governor H.E. Nathif Jama Adam are officiating.
Follow the proceedings live on this link.
https://t.co/MzhWwORNap
The Garissa AJS County Action Plan is explicit in committing to inclusive, rights-based justice that ensures women, youth, minorities, and persons with disabilities are not just beneficiaries but active participants in shaping outcomes. CJ Koome
Day 1 of the Africa Food Systems Forum 2025 🇸🇳 highlighted bold steps for transformation.
Liberia’s Agriculture Minister Dr. Nuetah launched the Legacy Programme & recognised @Irish_Aid + @Concern as trusted partners.
We remain committed to resilient food systems.
Excited to attend the 2nd Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) in Addis Ababa 🇪🇹, Sept 8–10, 2025! 🌍 Leaders will unite for climate resilience, green growth & sustainable solutions for Africa🌱
𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗲! 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿: https://t.co/8fjOGJM4l1
NSSCJ V Kicked Off 💥
The Chairperson of East Africa Job Center, Mohamed Farah has attended as an official guest the High-Level Symposium on Climate Justice cohort 5th launching ceremony in Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia. In this space youth climate leaders from over 61+ countries across the globe, Ministers, Professors, AfDB, AU, UNECA & Civil Society also attended.
Mohamed Farah, believes that African youth climate leaders can play a vital role for emerging climate solutions on how to create a sustainable environment, resilience, adaptation, and sustainable future for all by leaving no one behind.
During the launching ceremony on the High-Level Symposium on Climate Justice cohort 5th in Addis Ababa University, Mohamed underlined this could be establishing early community resilience and the bridges on-the-ground knowledge with the policy fluency, advocacy of a Polycrisis era:
- Debt eating away at resilience.
- Finance flows that never match Africa’s needs.
- Transitions that risk leaving communities behind.
Mohamed also, congratulates Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA), and their strategic partners for supporting the voice of African youth climate leaders, changemakers and beyond on how to hear their solutions from local to the globe.
#CohortV #NSSCJ5 #ClimateJustice #Youth4ClimateJustice #ACS2
5th Cohort of the Nairobi Summer School of Climate Justice is in full swing!🇪🇹
Aspiring for a Liveable Future : Youth - Led Transformation in the Polycrisis Era.
#PACJA#NSSCJV#ACS2#AYCA2
Inspired by the late Prof. Wangari Maathai, I choose to be the Hummingbird, doing what I can.
Every " small "action for a better world matters.
Grateful to carry this spirit forward at the NSSCJ Cohort 5
🚨 Applications Still Open!
Are you a young climate activist or enthusiast passionate about justice in the face of the climate crisis? 🌱🔥
The Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice (NSSCJ5) @Summer_School1 is still accepting applications for its 5th Cohort!
📅 Deadline: Monday, May 5, 2025 | 11:59 PM EAT
📩 Successful applicants will be notified on June 7, 2025
👉 Apply Now: https://t.co/2BRr6S2Ibq
@CSDevNet1 @CCCE0000 @cisonecc_malawi@aacjinaction@PacjaU@RCC_RDC @AESVTMAROC @rccdn
#NSSCJ5 #CohortV #Youth4ClimateJustice #PolycrisisEra #ClimateJustice #AfricaWeWant #EconomicJustice #ClimateAction #ARFSD11 #PACJA
This #WHD, our focus is on Palestine.
2024 was the deadliest year ever for aid workers, 2025 is already set to be worse.
Behind these numbers lies one key driver: Gaza
Today we dedicate our voice to ending impunity for these attacks
Read our statement: https://t.co/iTHT4IhcG9
#HappeningNow: @AWLNetwork , the republic of #Guinee, backed by @Mowsaofficial , officially launched the #OneWomanOneTree initiative & AWLN’s Women in Rural Communities group! 🌍🌳
This movement uplifts African women’s leadership in climate action, rural develop’t & food systems