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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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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

Coalition on Violence Against Women (COVAW) @covaw ·

8 Jan

We are back from the festive break and ready to ignite change. We are energized to relentlessly champion the rights of women and girls in Kenya, enhancing access to justice and building safe, supportive environments where women can thrive.

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2 Jan

The @CoalitionAgSV calls on President William Ruto to urgently appoint a Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Gender, Culture, The Arts and Heritage.

We demand a competent, visionary, and experienced leader be appointed to this critical Ministry without delay. #AppointGenderCS

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Coalition on Violence Against Women (COVAW) @covaw ·

23 Dec

As we wrap up an impactful year, we’re taking a short break to recharge and prepare for an even stronger 2025! Our team will be on break until 6th January. Thank you for your continued support in the fight for women's rights. Wishing you a joyful holiday season!

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Coalition on Violence Against Women (COVAW) @covaw ·

11 Dec

97 women and girls were brutally murdered in 3 months. This is not just a statistic, its a crisis we can no longer ignore. We urge @CJMarthaKoome to prioritize swift prosecution of #GBV cases. Justice delayed is justice denied.

#HerLifeMatters #EndFemicideKE