Browsing by Subject "Gender-Based Violence"
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Discussion Paper No. 261 of 2021 on Gender and Health: An Assessment of the Burden of Gender-Based Violence on Health and Implications for Attainment of Universal Healthcare in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2021)Gender-based violence (GBV) is defined as a harmful act directed at an individual on the basis of gender. In Kenya, a report by the National Gender Equality Commission indicates that approximately 39 per cent of women ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Machakos County Public Transport Sexual Harassment and Gender-Based Violence Policy 2022
(County Government of Machakos, 2022)The Kenyan Constitution inaugurated in 2010 has clear guidelines on fundamental human rights to protect all Kenyans from any form of discrimination and harassment, as directly stated in Articles 27, 28, and 29. Additionally, ... -
Makueni County Sexual and Gender Based Violence Policy 2021
(County Government of Makueni, 2021)The development of the sexual harassment policy has been necessitated by the challenges faced by staff in day to day service delivery endeavours. This is premised on the understanding that for county officers to realize ... -
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 2019 on National Policy on Gender and Development: Towards creating a just, fair and transformed society free from gender based discrimination in all spheres of life practices
(Republic of Kenya, 2019)Gender is responsible for promoting gender equality and empowerment of women in Kenya. One of its key responsibilities is to promote the development and review of gender policies and legislation. The Department has developed ...