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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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Say No to Violence
Champion the rights of women and girls to be free from all forms of violations.
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Behind Bars, Not Behind Doors!
Severely Mutilated Bodies Discovered
Survivors know what safety, dignity, and justice should look like. The objective of the National Survivors' Conference is to strengthen the voice and agency of survivors on access to GBV services thereby enhancing dignity and access to justice.
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We are deeply concerned by emerging reports of sexual assault against women during the recent nationwide protests.
We condemn all acts of sexual and gender-based violence and call for swift investigations. Those responsible must be held accountable.
In times of unrest, women…
This Is What Happens When Women Influence Budgets
In Kwale County, our now-concluded Tupo Tusikizwe Project empowered women and girls to step into county budget processes, voice their priorities, and hold duty-bearers accountable.
This animation captures…
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