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The government of Kenya has lauded its growing partnership with China a critical driver in advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment.
Speaking during a meeting on delivering the Beijing+30 Action Agenda, marking the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, Principal Secretary of the Ministry of Gender, Culture, the Arts and Heritage in Kenya, Anne Wang’ombe noted that the partnership has contributed towards improving women’s access to job markets and economic opportunities in Kenya.
“Kenya is strengthening South-South collaboration through the FOCAC (Forum of China Africa Cooperation) framework and working with key partners like China Road and Bridge Corporation and Kenya China Economic Trade Association to scale up inclusive development , building enabling ecosystems and ensure digital transformation leaves no one behind.” She said.
The Beijing+30 Action Agenda, marking the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, is a pivotal framework in the ongoing pursuit of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls.
On her part, the Deputy Ambassador of Kenya to China, Lynette Mwende Ndile, on Monday stressed the importance of celebrating this milestone with China at the High-level Dialogue on delivering the Beijing+30 Action Agenda.
Lynette noted that 30 years after the Beijing Declaration, significant progress in gender equality and women’s economic empowerment has been made in Kenya.
Harriette Chiggai, Women Rights Advisor to the President of Kenya, said that economic empowerment and investment have become a key pillar in moving women from poverty and helping them become self-sustaining.
