Action; To get it right, it must include the voices of those most affected by regional conflicts; African women and youth. Have you ever watched any global media coverage on any volatile or ongoing conflict? Think the Democratic Republic of Congo. Think Ethiopia. Think South Sudan. Think Ukraine. Better yet, think locally. Whether the situation … Continue reading The African Union is looking to establish a more independent, proactive and preventive role into regional Conflicts and Humanitarian
Gender Waves in the 2022 General election; The Slow but steady Rise of women in Kenya’s political landscape.
On the 9th of August 2022, Kenyans went to the polls in perhaps what could be described as our most peaceful, progressive, transparent and mundane general elections yet. Our elections are often complicated, laced with ethnic undertones, sporadic incidences of violence, chaos, voter bribery and rigging and all the other things that foreign media likes … Continue reading Gender Waves in the 2022 General election; The Slow but steady Rise of women in Kenya’s political landscape.
Male Engagement in GBV response; A young feminist’s Introspection.
Anger is feminist currency. When I first read those words from Egyptian feminist writer Mona Eltahawy, I felt seen. It felt to me as an acknowledgement of an emotion that most of us associate with shame, something out of character. In all honesty, anger is just your brain communicating to you that you do not … Continue reading Male Engagement in GBV response; A young feminist’s Introspection.
Between a Rock and a Hard Place; the sexism that Kenyan women political leaders must endure and adhere to.
In a recent political rally, a renowned county woman representative gave campaign remarks that started a debate on what women running for political office should or should not do. As is the norm during Kenyan electoral seasons, aspirants form political alliances to increase their influence on voter decisions and improve their chances at being elected. … Continue reading Between a Rock and a Hard Place; the sexism that Kenyan women political leaders must endure and adhere to.
COVID 19 And The Burden Of Unpaid Care Work.
Economic Justice and Rights is one of the Generation Equality Action coalitions. In a recent training on violence against women and girls, an interrogation on the factors that contribute to economic inequalities among men and women sparked a debate on whether domestic care responsibilities and household chores are considered work and if that is the … Continue reading COVID 19 And The Burden Of Unpaid Care Work.
The politics of gaslighting; Why its everyone else’s fault but you.
Listen!! No one but you can ever understand the magnitude of any form of violation, to your body or work. They can only imagine and sympathize. More often than not, if the said violation or the fact that you choose to speak about it makes them uncomfortable, they will try to discredit you. Don't let … Continue reading The politics of gaslighting; Why its everyone else’s fault but you.
WORLD AIDS DAY.
Theme: Communities Make the Difference On the first day of December each year, the world celebrates the progress made in fighting the AIDS pandemic while continuously raising awareness on the disease, its effects on individuals living with aids and their subsequent communities. As of 2019, UNAIDS estimates that about 24 million people are actively under … Continue reading WORLD AIDS DAY.
Sustainable Development Goals
The UN Sustainable Development Goals. Majority of humanitarian / aid work revolves around or is based on the sustainable development goals. Adopted by the UN in 2015, they serve as a blueprint for governments, organizations ( both NGOS and CBOs) , groups and/ or individuals working towards solving global challenges to ensure a sustainable world. … Continue reading Sustainable Development Goals
Bienvenue
Hey there, With this spot, I hope to take you on a humanitarian journey, through my eyes or / and those of others. In it I hope to share the work, ideas, hopes dreams, Joys and frustrations, gains and pains, challenges and achievements and what it means to be a humanitarian. At the core of … Continue reading Bienvenue
The Journey Begins
Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton
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