The Indigenous Women Grassroots Gathering in Kenya
May 21, 2024
In the heart of Northern Kenya, a vibrant tapestry of colors, sounds, and stories comes alive every year as indigenous women from pastoralists, hunter-gatherers, fisherfolk’s, women living with…
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STRENGTHENING INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES’ RESILIENCE: THE NKISHON PROJECT IN SAMBURU COUNTY
April 8, 2024
Indigenous communities are located in highly marginalized areas with limited access to basic amenities such as police stations, hospitals, health centers, and psychological support services. These…
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Forging a Path to Sustainable Development: The Transformative Journey of IPAF’s 6th Cycle
April 4, 2024
At the core of sustainable development lies a nexus where indigenous rights, agricultural innovation, and community empowerment intersect. This convergence found its voice in a recent pivotal moment…
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Empowering Indigenous Women: Celebrating Heritage and Advocating for Change on International Women’s Day
March 25, 2024
International Women’s Day, observed annually on the 8th of March, holds profound significance as a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. It also…
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Strengthening Women’s Access to Land rights and Governance
Historically, women have been faced with significant barriers to accessing and owning land, as well as holding leadership positions in relation to land and natural resources. Indigenous women often…
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Advocating for Change: Combating Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and Upholding Human Rights
January 12, 2024
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a deeply entrenched cultural practice that violates the fundamental human rights of girls and women. This harmful traditional ritual involves the partial or complete…
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The Effect of Malnutrition on Marginalized Communities
December 23, 2023
Malnutrition is a health issue that significantly impacts vulnerable populations. The things that you do on a daily basis, such as where you live and work, might affect your general health and…
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Press Statement on Forced Ogiek community evictions
November 10, 2023
Indigenous Women Council (IWC) is a national women movement with more than 60 members organizations in29 counties, mostly arid and semi-arid lands. The membership includes diverse community leaders…
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Breaking the Chains of Silence: The Battle Against Female Genital Mutilation
August 11, 2023
Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a barbaric practice that is deeply ingrained in various communities all over the world. This long-standing custom has caused countless women and girls tremendous…
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Annual staff retreat has become an integral part of SWT team’s culture, promoting well-being, team…
The R2SAYNO capacity building training conducted on October, 2024, concluded on a high note with a…
Marsabit County is one of the most remote and marginalized regions in northern Kenya, predominantly…
When discussing indigenous peoples, it’s essential to recognize that land, natural resources…
The International Day of Rural Women, established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2007, is…
The 9th Edition of the Indigenous Women’s Annual National Conference brought together Indigenous…
Both the mother and the child will experience long-term health advantages from breastfeeding. Every year, the first week of August is designated as…
UNICEF estimates that 4 million Kenyan girls and women have undergone FGM. This equates to 21% of Kenyan women and girls aged 15 to 49 undergoing the…
The Loiyangalani Wind Power Project is Africa’s largest wind energy project and Kenya’s largest public-private partnership in history. The…
The practice has long been shrouded in mystery, which is widespread and profound. While precise numbers are difficult to get due to the secrecy…
Samburu Women Trust has been implementing a project with kind support from the Africa-Led Movement-The Girl Generation(ALM-TGG): “Strengthening…
Land is considered the most fundamental resource to women’s living conditions, economic empowerment and, to some extent, their struggle for equity and…
‘DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality,’ is the theme of the 2023 UN International Women’s Day. This theme is aligned with the…
Indigenous people are classified as minorities under international law. Because they share a non-dominant status in the society in which they live…
Pilot Lenaigwanai covers her lips as she speaks, attempting to conceal a broken tooth that serves as a terrible reminder of what she faced before…