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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.
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Champion the rights of women and girls to be free from all forms of violations.
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Severely Mutilated Bodies Discovered
Daycare providers play a critical role in supporting every child’s development. By empowering caregivers with the skills to identify early developmental needs, we not only create inclusive spaces but also elevate childcare into a respected profession. #ACTProject…
Daycare facilities should be inclusive to accommodate children with special needs and therefore caregivers should be empowered to recognize early warnings of the child delayed mailstones.
Absolutely horrific and unacceptable! We condemn this atrocity in the strongest terms. No woman should live in fear of such violence, especially from those who are meant to be family.
We urge the @NPSOfficial_KE and the @DCI_Kenya to prioritize this case and ensure justice is…
Police launch manhunt for suspect accused of raping and killing his 50-year-old mother-in-law in Kuria West, Migori County.
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Trauma from GBV and harmful practices like FGM doesn’t just cause depression, anxiety, or PTSD; it can also increase the risk of severe mental health conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
Childhood trauma is especially harmful, as it disrupts…
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