Somalia calls for action over 80 pc rise in sexual violence
An “alarming” 80 per cent increase in sexual violence in Somalia, as documented in two recent reports by the Secretary-General, has been described as “appalling”...
Sexual violence
Journalists cautioned against breaching code of ethics
Members of the Fourth Estate have been urged to strictly observe the ethical principles governing their profession. Specifically, the Media Council of Kenya MCK wants...
Protect girls from defilement trauma, early pregnancies
According to Kenya Demographic and Health Survey (KDHS) 2014, 14% of women and 6 percent of men age 15 – 49 report having experienced sexual...
Sarah Hassan, Brenda Wairimu join Commonwealth campaign
Kenyan actresses Sarah Hassan and Brenda Wairimu join “Commonwealth Says NO MORE” campaign https://www.instagram.com/p/CE6oSecBtyJ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Sarah Hassan, known for her roles in movies such as Plan...
Sexual violence against teenage girls remains high, survey
Sexual violence against girls aged between 13-18 years remains high in the country with 45.9 % of girls experiencing childhood violence according to the 2019...
Over 100 vulnerable children are sexually abused annually
At least 150 children living with disability are sexually abused in Trans Nzoia County every year, according to research carried out by a local NGO,...