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…
Kenyans have experienced substantial advancements in the promotion and protection of human rights, gender equality, and access to justice since the…
Many of the world’s leading experts have identified climate change as the “defining issue of our time,” and the prediction for the earth’s natural…
On behalf of everyone at Samburu Women Trust, I’d like to send our best wishes for a peaceful and productive new year to all of our supporters…
The inclusion of Indigenous peoples in global policy processes such as the Paris Agreement demonstrates a rising recognition of their knowledge…
The Samburu Women Trust (SWT) joins the global community in celebrating Human Rights Day on December 10, the 75th anniversary of the Universal…
“I kept walking and walking, not knowing where I was going,” recalls Napaishai.* “All I knew is that I needed to get away from my husband, who…
FGM has affected at least 200 million girls and women living in 31 countries today. Female genital mutilation (FGM) is defined as “any non-medical…
The progress and prosperity of any nation is dependent on its citizens having equal rights, opportunities, and ability to define their own future…
With kind support from Oxfam, SWT held public Barazas in Samburu East Subcounty to bring indigenous women along with the youth, men and elders into…