We @PLJOrg wish all the ladies a happy #InternationalWomensDay, most especially these amazing ladies, part of our volunteers who constantly give their time and ideas to mentor young children in our #artsmentorship programmes. You are truly cherished.
We are less than two weeks away from international day of zero tolerance for #FGM. 9 Days to go!
For us to protect the future of young girls and women, we must #EndFGM. #FGM violates girls and women's right to be free from torture. @28TooMany @thegirdlengr@DFID_UK@UN_Women
Role of Community in achieving UHC - what role does the community have in ensuring UHC is fulfilled and succeeds as well as ensures that its Health for All and no one is discriminated or stigmatized - Allan Maleche, Director @KELINKenya#UHC@PitchKenya@RHRNKenya@Yasleaders
Violence against women and girls cuts across economic status, race, religion, and social affiliations. It is a global issue that needs all of us to stand together and say enough is enough.
#EndVAWG#TimeIsUp
1 in 5 women aged 15-49 reported experiencing physical and/or sexual violence by an intimate partner within a 12-month period. How can we reduce this number? Talk to us using #Better4Kenya.
#EndGBV#WednesdayWisdom#Sdg5
📸 via @UN_Women
“Never give up; we can all become the women of our dreams – the women we choose to be." 🙋🏾🙋🙋🏽 ✨
@NiceLengete stood up to #FGM and #childmarriage.
Thanks to her, more & more girls in Kenya & beyond can fulfil their dreams.
https://t.co/7Ax6wIvR5Y
Female genital mutilation is a human rights abuse underpinned by complex social norms.
The Girl Generation empowers activists to have conversations to change attitudes in their communities.
To date, we have trained activists with a reach of over 12 million people. #endFGM.
Article 29 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 provides that "Every person has the right to freedom and security of the person, which includes, the right not to be subjected to any form of violence from either public or private sources."
#EndVAWG
Ships don't sink because of the water around them, ships sink because of the water that gets in them. Don't let what's happening around you get inside you and weigh you down.