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Kenya marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities with a call for greater inclusion and accessibility
Marked annually on 3rd December, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities highlights the challenges, barriers and opportunities for persons... Read more
UNFPA launches bodyright, a new ‘copyright’ symbol to demand protection from online violence
“It’s time for technology companies and policymakers to take digital violence seriously,” said UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem. “Right now... Read more
A survivor’s story: “My father now sees the value of educating girls and eradicating FGM.”
FGM survivor Rose Masaruan is happy to be living her dream to become a professional accountant after surviving FGM and escaping early marriage at the... Read more
Kajiado County models a collaborative approach to ending FGM
At 78%, the FGM prevalence rate in Kajiado county is amongst the highest in Kenya (KDHS, 2014). Eliminating FGM in the county takes effort due to the... Read more
UK International Ambassador for Human Rights tours UNFPA projects in Kenya
The United Kingdom continues to be a strong voice for the advancement of human rights, including through support to UNFPA in promoting sexual and... Read more
Kenya reports progress in realizing ICPD25 commitments on 2nd Anniversary of Nairobi Summit
The implementation of national commitments made during the Nairobi Summit on the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPPD25) is... Read more
Collaborating through sports to end gender-based violence in Kakuma and Kalobeyei refugee settlements
With the easement of Covid-19 containment measures, a return to school has enabled the introduction of new initiatives such as “Play2Protect”, a... Read more
Overcoming barriers to contraceptive access for sex workers in Kilifi County
Lured by the promise of work in Kilifi County’s booming tourism industry, 22-year-old Selina* left her upcountry home of Kisii for the coastal county... Read more
Kenya’s GBV helpline HAK 1195: Leveraging on data to offer survivor-centered services
With the announcement of Covid-19 containment measures such as national lockdowns and stay-at-home orders in early March 2020, a spike in calls... Read more
Demystifying myths and breaking information barriers on contraception among Kenya’s youth
In 2016, UNFPA partnered with the Ministry of Health and the youth-focused organization, I Choose Life (ICL), to develop a sexual and reproductive... Read more