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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Access to Justice

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

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Institutional Development

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

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Press Statements

Behind Bars, Not Behind Doors!

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Severely Mutilated Bodies Discovered

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Break the cycle of violence. Break the silence. Know your rights. Act against abuse. Do not look away. COVAW GBV Helpline 0800720553

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11 Oct

#Girls are courageous, their potential is limitless and their vision unwavering. We must work together to eliminate harmful cultural practices like #FGM and #childmarriage that hold them back. @unwomenkenya, @AFGMBoard, @TheGirlGen, @shesthefirst, @CREAWKenya, @GirlsNotBrides

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11 Oct

Join us today on @sidaifm from 11 AM-12 PM for a live discussion on Girls’ Vision for the
Future. Don't miss out! @TheGirlGen @CSONetworkKenya @CREAW @AfyAfrika @OptionsinHealth @AFGMBoard @YouthAntiFGMKe

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Coalition on Violence Against Women (COVAW) @covaw ·

10 Oct

This #InternationalDayOfTheGirl , our @covaw team will be live on @sidaifm from 11 AM to 12 PM for a special edition of the #EselenkeiShow. Our panel will dissect this year’s theme and advocate for girls' rights. Tune in to be part of this important discussion! @IREXintl

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Coalition on Violence Against Women (COVAW) @covaw ·

10 Oct

As we commemorate the #InternationalDayOfTheGirl, @covaw reaffirms its commitment to champion the rights of girls to be free from all forms of violence @amplifyfund @voicetweetz @UAFAfrica @TheGirlGen @IREXintl @GirlsNotBrides