Our Story

Coalition on Violence Against Women (COVAW) is a national non-profit women’s rights organization that was established in 1995 to respond to the silence of the Kenyan society in addressing Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG).

The origin of COVAW is traced to a workshop by Women in Law and Development in Africa (WiLDAF), which identified two critical areas that no actor was addressing, which were VAWG and the limited number of women in key leadership positions.

The workshop underscored the need to form a coalition that would address these problems, thus the establishment of COVAW.

Our Strategic Areas of Focus

Access to SGBV and SRHR Services

The overall objective is to enhance bodily self-determination and reduce VAWG by offering comprehensive/ integrated SGBV responses and SRHR services.

Women’s Economic Empowerment

Overall objective is to enable women and girls to have greater and equal access and control over economic resources, opportunities and assets.

Women’s Leadership Development

Overall objective is to increase women and girls’ occupation
and meaningful participation in leadership processes at all levels across all sectors.

Access to Justice

Overall objective is to increase access to appropriate legal redress for victims and survivors of VAWG.

Institutional Development

Overall objective is to enable COVAW consolidate its position as a dynamic, relevant, effective and resilient institution.

Join our Mission

Say No to Violence

Champion the rights of women and girls to be free from all forms of violations.

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🌟Exciting news!

Applications are now open for the next facilitated cohort of How to Succeed at VAW Prevention!

Apply now to join our feminist-inspired and evidence-driven online course:

🔗https://bit.ly/3uXRhqL

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Today we celebrate the progress made in reducing #GBV, thanks to the tireless efforts of individuals, organizations & the community. Let's continue working together, with the same unwavering spirit, to completely eliminate GBV~ Agnes Ng'eno @gender_ke #InternationalWomensDay

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On this #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate the incredible women who have fought for our rights & paved the way for a better future. Your contributions have changed countless lives, and together, we can achieve even greater things ~Joyce Kipai, @NGAAF_KE Narok Coordinator

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