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The Hummingbird Grassroots Center

@thgcenterke

Working with young women with and for disabilities in 🇰🇪 for their social political rights. [email protected]

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The Maputo Protocol is Africa’s blueprint for women's and girls rights. Ratified by Kenya in 2010, it guarantees rights to health, education, and protection from violence. #MaputoProtocol #WomensRights KEWOPA CREAW Kenya CRAWN TRUST Coalition for Sustainable Development

The Maputo Protocol is Africa’s blueprint for women's and girls rights. Ratified by Kenya in 2010, it guarantees rights to health, education, and protection from violence. #MaputoProtocol #WomensRights <a href="/KEWOPA/">KEWOPA</a> <a href="/CREAWKenya/">CREAW Kenya</a> <a href="/crawntrustkenya/">CRAWN TRUST</a> <a href="/SDGsKenyaForum/">Coalition for Sustainable Development</a>
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Kenya’s Constitution guarantees gender equality, yet women still face barriers in leadership, land ownership, and justice. We’ve made progress, but we’re not there yet. #EqualityNow KEWOPA CREAW Kenya Coalition for Sustainable Development UN Women Kenya SOAWR

Kenya’s Constitution guarantees gender equality, yet women still face barriers in leadership, land ownership, and justice. We’ve made progress, but we’re not there yet. #EqualityNow <a href="/KEWOPA/">KEWOPA</a> <a href="/CREAWKenya/">CREAW Kenya</a> <a href="/SDGsKenyaForum/">Coalition for Sustainable Development</a> <a href="/unwomenkenya/">UN Women Kenya</a> <a href="/SOAWR/">SOAWR</a>
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30 years ago, a promise was made. Leaders stood before the world, committing to gender equality, protection, and empowerment. Kenya signed onto the Beijing Platform for Action, vowing to address 12 critical areas that keep women marginalized. But decades later, how much of it

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DAY 2 of the WASH Governance forum, convened by The Technical Working Group on WASH Governance, begins with a panel discussion on transitioning data to policy-making processes. How do we meaningfully influence policy using the WASH data collected?

DAY 2  of the WASH Governance forum, convened by The Technical Working Group on WASH Governance, begins with a panel discussion on transitioning data to policy-making processes. 
How do we meaningfully influence policy using the WASH data collected?
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"At the heart of KEWASNET's work is a genuine dedication to the well-being of the community. We recognize the crucial role of community voices in identifying daily challenges. This way, KEWASNET can contribute to more informed &effective solutions." Malesi Shivaji, CEO, KEWASNET

"At the heart of KEWASNET's work is a genuine dedication to the well-being of the community. We recognize the crucial role of community voices in identifying daily challenges. This way, KEWASNET can contribute to more informed &amp;effective solutions."
Malesi Shivaji, CEO, KEWASNET
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🎥 Are you 18–35, African, and speak Arabic or French? We’re seeking 2 content creators to make TikTok-style videos on the Maputo Protocol! 💵 USD 335 stipend 🗓️ Apply by 5 May 2025 🔗 soawr.org/offers/we-are-… #SOAWRCoalition #YouthVoices #MaputoProtocol #AfricanContentCreators

🎥 Are you 18–35, African, and speak Arabic or French?
We’re seeking 2 content creators to make TikTok-style videos on the Maputo Protocol!
💵 USD 335 stipend
🗓️ Apply by 5 May 2025
🔗 soawr.org/offers/we-are-…

#SOAWRCoalition #YouthVoices #MaputoProtocol #AfricanContentCreators
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I have sat in rooms where no one saw me. I’ve spoken when no one bothered to listen. And still I kept going. Now my Persons with Disabilities Bill is an Act of Parliament! Being there, when the President turned my ‘Bill’ into an Act by the stamp of his seal meant a lot — not

I have sat in rooms where no one saw me. I’ve spoken when no one bothered to listen. And still I kept going. Now my Persons with Disabilities Bill is an Act of Parliament! 

Being there, when the President turned my ‘Bill’ into an Act by the stamp of his seal meant a lot — not
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Are you or do you know a young woman aged 18-35 years who is affected by or at risk of gender based violence? CREAW and Buildher have partnered to offer fully sponsored building and construction courses for young women in Nairobi County. Courses available are ⚒️Tiling

Are you or do you know a young woman aged 18-35 years who is affected by or at risk of gender based violence?

CREAW and Buildher have partnered to offer fully sponsored building and construction courses for young women in Nairobi County.

Courses available are
⚒️Tiling
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Femicide is not just a personal tragedy, it is a political crisis. When women leaders are targeted, democracy suffers. We must protect those who dare to lead. #StopFemicideKE #ProtectWomenLeaders The Centre for Multiparty Democracy Kenya KEWOPA FEMNET CREAW Kenya

Femicide is not just a personal tragedy, it is a political crisis. When women leaders are targeted, democracy suffers. We must protect those who dare to lead. #StopFemicideKE #ProtectWomenLeaders <a href="/CMDKenya/">The Centre for Multiparty Democracy Kenya</a> <a href="/KEWOPA/">KEWOPA</a> <a href="/FemnetProg/">FEMNET</a> <a href="/CREAWKenya/">CREAW Kenya</a>
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Women make up over half of Kenya's population but hold less than 30% of political positions. GBV and societal norms hinder progress. Empower women, empower the nation. #WomenInLeadership #BreakTheBias The Centre for Multiparty Democracy Kenya KEWOPA CREAW Kenya

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23rd May 2025📍Nairobi, Kenya Last Friday, we convened over 30 young women leaders at an Intergenerational Dialogue on Women Political Participation and the Finance Bill 2025. The dialogue kicked off with a sensitisation session on the provisions of the #FinanceBill2025

23rd May 2025📍Nairobi, Kenya

Last Friday, we convened over 30 young women leaders at an Intergenerational Dialogue on Women Political Participation and the Finance Bill 2025.

The dialogue kicked off with a sensitisation session on the provisions of the #FinanceBill2025
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Today, CRAWN Trust officially launched its Gender Audit Report on Women’s Representation and Participation in Legislative, Oversight Bodies, and Political Parties, a landmark assessment that provides an in-depth analysis of the status and challenges facing women in Kenya’s

Today, CRAWN Trust officially launched its Gender Audit Report on Women’s Representation and Participation in Legislative, Oversight Bodies, and Political Parties, a landmark assessment that provides an in-depth analysis of the status and challenges facing women in Kenya’s
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Well, I sued Kenyatta University and Won. On May 22, 2025 the High Court ruled in my favor in the matter: Nyambura Kimani v Kenyatta University & Dr. Linda Kimencu (HCCHRPET/E197/2023). After years of frustration where KU completely refused to let me graduate over a missing

Well, I sued Kenyatta University and Won.

On May 22, 2025 the High Court ruled in my favor in the matter: Nyambura Kimani v Kenyatta University &amp; Dr. Linda Kimencu (HCCHRPET/E197/2023). 

After years of frustration where KU completely refused to let me graduate over a missing
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Congratulations Hon.Gathoni Wamuchomba, HSC, MP on your nomination to the Amujae Leadership Program by the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Center. This is a powerful recognition of your leadership and a step closer to shaping Kenya’s future. #Womeninpoliticske

Congratulations <a href="/hon_wamuchomba/">Hon.Gathoni Wamuchomba, HSC, MP</a>   on your nomination to the Amujae Leadership Program by the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Center.
This is a powerful recognition of your leadership and a step closer to shaping Kenya’s future.
#Womeninpoliticske
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Can urban farming improve food security & nutrition? Our study in Nairobi's Viwandani & Korogocho under HealthyFoodAfrica shows that #UrbanFarming boosts diets & empowers communities. Read our full evidence brief: shorturl.at/USsoR APHRC #ZeroHunger #Right2Food

Can urban farming improve food security &amp; nutrition?  

Our study in Nairobi's Viwandani &amp; Korogocho under <a href="/HealthyFoodAfr/">HealthyFoodAfrica</a> shows that #UrbanFarming boosts diets &amp; empowers communities.  

Read our full evidence brief: shorturl.at/USsoR
<a href="/aphrc/">APHRC</a> 
#ZeroHunger #Right2Food
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Despite robust legislation through CoK 2010 and improved results in the 2022 general elections, the number of female politicians in Kenya remains low and is one of the lowest ranking countries in the region when it comes to women's participation in politics. CRAWN TRUST

Despite robust legislation through CoK 2010 and improved results in the 2022 general elections, the number of female politicians in Kenya remains low and is one of the lowest ranking countries in the region when it comes to women's participation in politics. <a href="/crawntrustkenya/">CRAWN TRUST</a>