Browsing by Subject "Gender Mainstreaming"
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Bungoma County Gender Policy 2022
(County Government of Bungoma, 2022)Following many years of struggle, debates and advocacy at international, regional and national levels, the importance of and the need to promote gender equality – both as a human rights principle and a development imperative ... -
Conference Proceeding No. 09 of 2019 on A Gendered Approach to Unlocking the Potential for Sustainable Development
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2019)Gender equality is part of a wider struggle for overall equality for all. The struggle for gender equality can be traced to the first United Nations (UN) Women Conference held in Mexico in 1975 solely focused on women ... -
Discussion Paper No. 263 of 2020 on Gendered Effects of Government Credit Programmes on Entrepreneurship in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2020)Addressing gender-based disparity in entrepreneurship is of policy importance globally. It does not only correct a social inequality but also enhances productivity and improves development outcomes. While appreciating ... -
East African Community Gender Policy 2018
(East African Community Secretariat, 2018)Globally, respect for human rights, inclusivity and empowerment are fundamental principles of humanity. The quest for Gender Equality and Women Empowerment is critical for social, cultural and economic development ... -
Elgeyo Marakwet County Annual Development Plan 2022/2023
(County Government of Elgeyo Marakwet, 2022)This Annual Development Plan for the Financial Year 2022/23 implements the fourth FY of the County Integrated Development Plan 2018-2022. CIDP II (2018-2022) was prepared, in adherence to the principles contained in national ... -
Homabay County Gender Inclusion and Participation Policy for Municipalities 2023
(County Government of Homabay, 2023)Gender inequality is discrimination on the basis of sex or gender causing one sex or gender to be routinely priviledged or prioritized over another. Gender inequality is a fundamental human right and that right is violated ... -
Isiolo County Gender Policy 2021-2025
(County Government of Isiolo, 2021)This Isiolo County Gender Policy 2021-2025 seeks to ensure that both women and men in Isiolo County benefit equitably from the resources of the county. It aims at ensuring the attainment of gender equality in the development ... -
Kakamega County Sexual & Gender Based Violence Policy 2020-2030
(County Government of Kakamega, 2020)Sexual and Gender based Violence (SGBV) refers to any act of violence that is perpetrated towards persons against their will and is based on gender norms and unequal power relationships (UNHCR, 2003). It encompasses ... -
Kisumu County Gender Mainstreaming Policy 2021
(County Government of Kisumu, 2021)The gender mainstreaming policy provides a framework which will accelerate the realization of gender equality, fairness between men and women, non-discrimination and fundamental rights within Kisumu County. In a more advanced ... -
Makueni County Gender Policy 2022
(County Government of Makueni, 2022)Gender inequality in Makueni County as a major obstacle to socio-economic and political development of its people. The socio-economic development of the County is dependent on the full utilization of its human capital ... -
National Policy for Prevention and Response to Gender Based Violence 2014
(Ministry of Devolution and Planning, 2014)Gender based Violence is a serious global health, human rights, and development issue. It is a symptom of underlying gender inequalities and power imbalances that goes beyond geography, race, culture, class, and religion, ... -
Sessional Paper No. 02 of 2006 on Gender Equality and development
(Ministry of Gender, Sports, Culture and Social Services,, 2006)The Sessional Paper captures and reiterates Government's commitment in revamping economic growth, raising productivity, facilitating private investment and alleviating unemployment while simultaneously addressing the ... -
Tharaka Nithi County Gender Mainstreaming Policy 2021
(County Government of Tharaka Nithi, 2021)Equal participation and involvement in development is key to national development. An increase in access and equity in development opportunities for both females and males is critical to socio-economic growth and ...
