State Department for Gender

GOVERNMENT UNVEILS NATIONAL GBV REPORTING PLATFORM DURING THE SECOND BI-ANNUAL NATIONAL GENDER SECTOR WORKING GROUP.

The government has today unveiled an online platform to strengthen reporting, protection and response to Gender-Based Violence (GBV) cases in the country.

Members of the public can now report all cases related to sexual and gender-based violence online through the National GBV Reporting WhatsApp platform +𝟮𝟱𝟰𝟳𝟮𝟰𝟴𝟴𝟰𝟰𝟰𝟰. The platform ensures confidentiality and enables users to access psychological, legal and counseling support as well as critical referral services for survivors of SGBV, including Technology Facilitated Gender Based Violence.

Ministry of Gender, Culture and Children Services Cabinet Secretary CS Hanna Cheptumo said the platform will enhance quick and accessible support to survivors ensuring timely and effective response and prevention initiatives.

"This tool leverages widespread digital connectivity to provide immediate, automated, and confidential psychological support, legal counseling, and direct referral mechanisms for survivors of online and physical violence", said the CS.

Also launched during the Bi-Annual event are the Guidelines for Gender Mainstreaming into Climate Action. The framework seeks to integrate gender perspectives into climate change responses across all sectors, addressing the disproportionate impact on women and vulnerable communities.

The event brought together intergovernmental gender sector representatives including development partners and civil society organizations.

PS Anne Wang'ombe | The National Gender and Equality Commission-Kenya | Women Enterprise Fund | UN Women

MULTI-AGENCY CRACKDOWN ON SGBV IN CENTRAL REGION KICKS OFF IN EARNEST

A coordinated response to rising cases of Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV), child neglect, assault and related vices have been rolled out in Central Region to protect those at risk particularly women, girls and children.

The resolutions coming from a follow-up high level engagement with regional stakeholders will be rolled out in Nyeri, Murang'a, Kirinyaga and Nyandarua Counties as part of a 90- day Rapid Response Initiative.

Forthwith, the multi-agency team will:

1. Enforce standard operating hours for licensed bars, closure of unlicensed premises and intensified crackdown on illicit brews. Respective County Governments in collaboration with line government agencies will ensure that bars and entertainment joints within their territories operate strictly within the stipulated time and all unlicensed bars including those operating near learning institutions are closed down immediately.

2. Mapping and crackdown on SGBV hotspots.
The team will immediately map out hotspot areas for targeted operations leading to the arrest and swift prosecution of perpetrators.

3. Strict adherence to official learning hours.
Coordinated implementation of the Basic Education Act of 2013 on the official learning hours in all Basic education learning institutions in the region to prevent the exposure of school going children to security-risk situations.

PS Anne Wang'ombe said a similar initiative will be replicated in other parts of the country to address the recurring challenge of Sexual and Gender Based Violence in the country.

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