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🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄 This holiday season, we are looking back with appreciation and gratitude for your continued support and partnership in championing women’s rights and social justice. We also wish to announce that our offices will remain closed during this festive season as our team takes time off to celebrate with family and rest. During this time, our GBV Toll Free line 0800 720 186 will remain open. We wish you love, peace, joy, good health and renewal this festive season. Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year!!!!

📢 Building Capacity for Change in Kilifi 🌍 Following the recent launch of the Kilifi GBV Policy, CREAW, in collaboration with SOAWR and the SIHA Network, held a comprehensive training session for key stakeholders. The training focused on: ✅ Unpacking the provisions of the Kilifi GBV Policy. ✅ Enhancing women’s rights organizations’ understanding of the Maputo Protocol and its importance. ✅ Strengthening capacity for effective advocacy and implementation of the policy and protocol. The goal is to develop actionable strategies to address gender-based challenges at local, national, and regional levels. Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa (SIHA) Network

CREAW recently joined Nairobi County and stakeholders in a march at Kangemi, Westlands to mark the 16 Days of Activism raising awareness on ending violence against women and girls. Through the SHESOARS program, the event highlighted the connection between Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) education and the prevention of gender based violence. Beyond raising awareness CREAW also supported in legal aid, psychosocial counselling, and guidance on GBV as well as empowering adolescents with the knowledge and resources to safeguard their health and rights. #16DaysOfActivism #SheSoars CARE Canada Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada

Today, on Human Rights Day, CREAW in Nyeri County joined other counties to march against the rising tide of femicide in Kenya. This powerful march marked the conclusion of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, a global campaign to end violence against women and girls. Femicide is a stark reminder of the urgent need to protect women’s rights and lives. We honored the courage and resilience of human rights defenders across Kenya who tirelessly fight for justice and equality in the face of adversity. Let’s keep the momentum alive, because every woman deserves to live in safety and dignity. Mastercard Foundation #EndFemicideKE #HumanRightsDay2024 #16DaysOfActivism

CREAW proudly joined Nyeri County in launching the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, a bold step towards equality and safety for all. Led by CECM for Gender, Youth, Sports, and Social Services, Madam Esther Ndung'u, the event brought together young people to drive meaningful change. 200 girls received dignity packs, while 50 boys were equipped with hygiene kits, ensuring their basic needs were met with dignity and care. Beyond meeting these immediate needs, the event featured sensitization sessions on gender-based violence and mental health, creating a platform to address challenges faced by the youth. With plans to extend these initiatives to other sub-counties, the movement against GBV continues to gain momentum. Mastercard Foundation #16DaysOfActivism

CREAW proudly participated in the #16DaysofActivism launch in Mukuru Kwa Reuben, empowering communities to take a stand against violence towards women and girls. Through collaboration with key stakeholders, our efforts centered on promoting access to legal aid, providing psychosocial support, and encouraging community-led actions to prevent violence and ensure safety for all. We remain committed to ending violence against women and girls. ForumCiv Nairobi City County #16DaysOfActivism

As part of the ongoing 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, CREAW joined hands with the Narok County Government, partners, stakeholders, and the community in Kilgoris Town. Together, we reflected on the milestones achieved in the fight against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) in Narok County. These conversations not only celebrate the progress made but also reignite our collective commitment to a future free from violence and harmful practices. ForumCiv NAROK COUNTY GOVERNMENT #16DaysOfActivism

🌟 Empowering Youth, One Conversation at a Time! 🌟 As part of the SheSoars Project, we hosted an impactful session on adolescent health, focusing on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). Alongside this, we teamed up to give Riruta Hospital a much-needed clean-up, reinforcing our commitment to healthier communities. During the event, participants engaged in meaningful conversations about: 💡 Making informed choices about contraception 🧠 The importance of mental wellness ✅ Getting tested for HIV in a supportive and welcoming environment We’re dedicated to making these essential services accessible to all, empowering the community to achieve better health outcomes. #SheSoars CARE Canada Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada

As we continue to observe the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, CREAW joined hands with the County Government of Meru, partners, stakeholders and community members to advocate for an end to GBV. The event was graced by Meru County Commissioner Jacob Ouma, who emphasized the importance of fully implementing the Meru Gender Policy. Dr. Wahome Mukundi, Meru County Chief Officer for Health, representing the Office of the Governor, reaffirmed the county’s commitment to eradicating GBV. He called on all stakeholders to collaborate in building a safer, more equitable community. This aligns with our work in Meru County under the USAID Elevate: Voice Yake program, which aims to combat sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) by amplifying the voices and aspirations of adolescent girls and women to enable them to exercise their right to a dignified and meaningful life.. The program is being implemented by CREAW, YWCA Kenya and Lifeskills Promoters (LISP) funded by USAID Kenya It also speaks to our Jasiri program which aims to support young women to live a dignified life in the world of work. We are alive to the fact that to eradicate GBV, there is a need for economical empowerment which gives women and girls the power and agency. Our Jasiri program is implemented by CREAW, CCGD Kenya, GROOTS Kenya, CDTD and ADSOCK _KENYA in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation.   #16DaysOfActivism #USAIDElevateVoiceYake #JasiriProgram

This week, CREAW joined hands with the Isiolo County Government and other CSOs to launch the 16 Days of Activism under the theme: "Towards Beijing +30: UNiTE to End Violence Against Women and Girls." Some of the key moments from the event include: 📌Advocacy Milestone: CSOs submitted a memorandum to the County Government advocating for the establishment of a Gender-Based Violence Recovery Centre (GVRC) at the County Referral Hospital and the creation of a safe house for survivors of violence. 📌Acknowledgment of Champions: CREAW and other CSOs, partners, and individuals were recognized for their tireless work in promoting the rights of women and girls in Isiolo. 📌Progress Against FGM: The County Government announced that work is underway to develop an anti-FGM policy, which will provide clear strategies and resources to prevent and respond to FGM cases in the county. In partnership with UNWomen, CREAW supported the event to amplify the message of ending violence against women and girls. Together, we remain committed to creating a safe and equitable society for all. Watch the launch here: https://lnkd.in/dYUpk2Ec #16DaysOfActivism #SayNoToFGM UN Women