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Protesters in Kenya call for national crisis declaration over gender-based violence
Protesters demanded a national crisis declaration as rights groups cited at least 69 women killed since January and 10,581 missing children over 16 months.
- On Monday, hundreds of women marched through Nairobi, Kenya, demanding urgent government action against rising gender-based violence and femicide, the killing of women.
- The Federation of Women Lawyers in Kenya receives about 70 gender-based violence cases weekly across Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kisumi, prompting women's rights organizations to demand a national crisis declaration.
- Marchers carried placards bearing 'Stop Killing Women' and a coffin, raising awareness about recent child murders and the death of a local singer doused in petrol and set on fire.
- Police formed a specialized investigative unit on May 23 comprising forensic experts and homicide investigators to address domestic disputes, sexual offenses, and family conflicts linked to most violence cases.
- Lobby groups issued a 40-day ultimatum on May 21, threatening nationwide protests if the government fails to act, maintaining pressure on officials to address systemic violence.
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Demonstrators paralyzed Nairobi with songs and cries of pain, blocking an avenue with a panel displaying the names of victims. Since January, 69 women have died and 10,581 children have disappeared.
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National crisis declaration demanded in Kenya over violence against women
Women walked through the streets of Nairobi holding placards with messages such as ‘Stop Killing Women’.
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Protesters in Kenya call for national crisis declaration over gender-based violence
Hundreds of women have marched in Kenya’s capital to demand urgent government action on violence against women. Advocacy groups say killings and violence are increasing.
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