2/2 Coalition on Violence Against Women (COVAW) celebrates the efforts of the National Shelters Network Kenya for the gap they fill in constraining circumstances to provide shelters for survivors of SGBV. Centre for Domestic Training and Development

We are so honored to have Nairobi County Woman Rep. Esther Passaris discussing the first government run safe house in Nairobi and her ongoing support for the work of shelters. #NationalSheltersNetwork #CDTD #BuildingBridgesBetweenActorsVictims #EndGBV

Prof Grace Wamue " its critical to focus on women's economic empowerment after experiencing GBV." #NationalSheltersNetwork #CDTD #BuildingBridgesBetweenActors&Victims #EndGBV

As women become more empowered they also become more likely to experience GBV. KU-WEE representative Prof. Grace Wamne speaks on the economic cost of SGBV on survivors. #NationalSheltersNetwork #CDTD #BuildingBridgesBetweenActorsVictims #EndGBV

Underfunded and under resourced, Njeri Migwi highlights the numerous challenges experienced by the shelters in our network. Where can we make improvements to the standards and systems in our network. #NationalSheltersNetwork #CDTD #BuildingBridgesBetweenActorsVictims #EndGBV

At the National Shelters Network (NSN), we raise our hand for a world without child labour. We call on Centre for Domestic Training and Development , ILO action to End Child Labour and UN Women to join this challenge ahead of the 5th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour.

Rights lobbyists launch a five-day men-inclusive online campaign dubbed #MenAgainstSGBV. At the heart of the initiative are the Centre for Domestic Training & Development(CDTD) and National Shelters Network(NSN). Join us! Footprints 4 Change Anti-FGM Board Kenya Maendeleo Ya Wanawake Organization UN Women Kenya

Join us today for a Twitter Chat conversation focusing on how women can be protected before during and after the elections. Our panellists include Lifesong Kenya MOYOTE KENYA Enlightened Gen Martin Saurer Harrison Owuor Otieno. #MenagainstSBGV #CollectiveResposibility

Centre for Domestic Training and Development Si Kelly HSC MOYOTE KENYA Martin Saurer Harrison Owuor Otieno Sexual violence is caused by a number of factors that include marital conflict, drug and substance abuse, illiteracy, ignorance and negative influence of media.

Centre for Domestic Training and Development Si Kelly HSC MOYOTE KENYA Martin Saurer Harrison Owuor Otieno Other factors include having grown up in an abusive family environment where children grow up watching their parents and other family members abuse each other sexually. As a result, they grow up thinking this is the norm.

Centre for Domestic Training and Development MOYOTE KENYA @TheJimButtons Martin Saurer Harrison Owuor Otieno Mostly GBV is as a result of gender and cultural norms . The unequal status between men and women . The belief that women should be like a possession to men and should treat men the way they want. This triggers violence and allows GBV.

Centre for Domestic Training and Development Si Kelly HSC MOYOTE KENYA @TheJimButtons Harrison Owuor Otieno One of the root causes of GBV is cultural beliefs where women are counted as children or property

How about trying this way of doing things.

Centre for Domestic Training and Development MOYOTE KENYA Si Kelly HSC Martin Saurer Harrison Owuor Otieno For male youth who have sexually abused women and girls, we educate and help them to adopt new habits that enables them to stop abusing women and girls as well as other boys and men. We empower them to be responsible and use their authority for good instead of harming others

Centre for Domestic Training and Development MOYOTE KENYA Si Kelly HSC Martin Saurer Another solution is enlightening women and girls on the dangers of associating with abusive men or getting into compromising situations such as attending music concerts at night, drinking and abusing drugs and responsible online relationships.

Centre for Domestic Training and Development MOYOTE KENYA Si Kelly HSC Martin Saurer Mothers - be they single or married - should try as much as they can to raise up boys who will treat women and girls and other men with respect, honor and dignity. Speak life to your your sons and remind them of their duty and role as caring and supportive leaders.