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A Victory for Women Human Rights Defenders: Tribute to Elizabeth Ekaru, A Fallen Human Rights Champion
Our hearts still ache as we remember Elizabeth Ibrahim Ekaru, our beloved sister in the fight for women's rights, whose life was brutally cut short in January 2022. Her warm smile and fierce determination touched all who k ...
29 November, 2024
The Role of Men and Boys in Ending Gender Based Violence: Transforming Isiolo's Communities
Transforming attitudes about gender-based violence in Isiolo County requires a fundamental shift in how men and boys view their roles in promoting gender equality and preventing violence. Recent data from the County Gender Department shows that co ...
27 November, 2024
Economic Empowerment: Breaking the Chains of Gender Based Violence in Isiolo County
In Isiolo County, where poverty rates reach an alarming 72.6%, economic dependency often serves as an invisible chain keeping women trapped in cycles of violence. Recent studies conducted by the County Gender Department reveal that women who lack ...
27 November, 2024
Breaking the Silence: Understanding GBV Reporting Channels in Isiolo County
The prevalence of gender-based violence (GBV) in Isiolo County remains a critical concern, with statistics showing that every ten minutes, a woman or girl faces violence. According to recent studies, nearly 60% of women in Isiolo County have exper ...
27 November, 2024
Baseline Report on the Status of Gender-Based Violence in Isiolo County
This report presents the findings of a baseline survey conducted by Isiolo Gender Watch in 2023 on the status of gender-based violence (GBV) in Isiolo County, Kenya. The key findings include:<p class="ql ...
14 March, 2024
Amplifying Voices: How Radio Shahidi is Empowering Communities to End Gender-Based Violence in Isiolo County
As Isiolo Gender Watch, we have found that radio activism has been a powerful tool in our fight against gender-based violence (GBV) in Isiolo County, Kenya. By utilizing Radio Shahidi, we have created a platform that has raised awareness, educated ...
14 March, 2024
Gender-Based VIolence in Isiolo
Isiolo County in Kenya is predominantly inhabited by indigenous pastoralist communities where the treatment of women and girls, and their status in general, is mainly guided by traditional norms and practices. Women and gi ...
16 August, 2023
Eliminating Gender Based Violence Against Indigenous Pastroralist Women and Girls in Isiolo County
The elimination of gender-based violence (GBV) against pastoralist women and girls in Isiolo County, Kenya, is not just a moral imperative but a fundamental step towards achieving social justice and community progress. Isiolo's pastoralist communi ...
13 September, 2023