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 ... -
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 2020
(County Government of Makueni, 2020)The Makueni County Gender Policy has been prepared by the Government of Makueni County through the Department of Gender, Children, Culture and Social Services. The gender mainstreaming policy purposes to create a framework ... -
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 ...
