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 as the…
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 serves…
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 face…
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 removal…
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…
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 from pastoralists,…
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 agony…
Kenya’s Arid and Semi-arid Lands (ASAL) experience regular droughts and floods, as well as seasonal spikes in hunger, culminating in nutrition emergencies. There are two types of malnutrition: acute and…
Both the mother and the child will experience long-term health advantages from breastfeeding. Every year, the first week of August is designated as “World Breastfeeding Week.” “Let’s make breastfeeding and…
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 procedure. In Kenya,…