PERIOD SHAMING AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT WORKPLACES
The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) expresses its deep concern and condemnation regarding the recent incident at Brown's Cheese, a Kenyan company based in Lim....
STATEMENT ON OBSERVANCE OF THE WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY
The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) joins Older Members of Society in Kenya, and the world at large in commemorating the 2023 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEA....
STATEMENT ON OBSERVANCE OF THE DAY OF THE AFRICAN CHILD
The National Gender and Equality Commission joins Kenya and the African continent in commemorating the Day of the African Child (DAC) which is marked every year on the 16th....
STATEMENT ON DECLINING STANDARDS OF EQUALITY AND A CULTURE OF DISRESPECT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS IN KENYA
Good afternoon, Members of the Fourth Estate.
We have called you here today to pronounce ourselves on the state of equality and respect for human rights in the country....
PRESS RELEASE ON SHAKAHOLA MASSACRE
The National Gender and Equality Commission expresses its profound sadness at the tragic events that have taken place at the Good News International Ministries in Malindi, Kenya....
STATEMENT ON THE COMMEMORATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) is delighted to join all Kenyans and the global community in commemorating The International Women's Day (IWD), which is c....
PRESS RELEASE : SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AND HARASSMENT IN KENYA TEA FARMS
The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) is deeply concerned and condemns the revelations of sexual exploitation and harassment of over 70 women working in tea farms o....
STATEMENT ON OBSERVANCE OF THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF ZERO TOLERANCE FOR FGM
The National Gender and Equality Commission joins Kenya and the rest of the world in commemorating
PRESS RELEASE: INDECENT ACT BY PUPILS OF ITUMBE PRIMARY SCHOOL IN KISII COUNTY
The National Gender and Equality Commission is mandated to promote and protect the rights of special interest groups, including children. As such, the Commission is responsible ....
SEXUAL AND GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE CASES ON THE RISE
The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) has taken note of the rampant reported cases of sexual and gender-based violence in the country. Specifically, the Commission ....
STATEMENT ON OBSERVANCE OF THE UN INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES 2022
The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) joins all Persons with Disabilities (PWD) in Kenya and the world at large in observing the United Nations International Day of....
STATEMENT ON THE OBSERVANCE OF 16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM AGAINST GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) joins the world in commemorating the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. This is an annual campaign that calls ....
STATEMENT ON OBSERVANCE OF THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF OLDER PERSONS
The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) joins older members of society, Kenya, and the world at large in observing the United Nations International day of Older Perso....
Commission Lauds Record SIGs Elected in the 2022 General Elections
The Constitution of Kenya 2010 provides for equality and freedom from discrimination for all persons, including guaranteeing the equal enjoyment of rights: civil, political, eco....
STATEMENT ON OBSERVANCE OF THE WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY
The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) joins Kenya and the rest of the world in observing the 2022 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). The World Elder Abu....
STATEMENT ON OBSERVANCE OF THE DAY OF THE AFRICAN CHILD
The National Gender and Equality Commission(NGEC) joins Kenya and the rest of Africa in commemorating the Day of the African Child, which is marked every year, on 16th &nbs....
NGEC urges political parties to comply with Two-Thirds Gender Principle
STATEMENT BY THE NATIONAL GENDER AND EQUALITY COMMISSION ON PROMOTING MEANINGFUL AND GREATER PARTICIPATION OF SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS (SIGS) IN THE POLITICAL PARTY PROCESSES IN ....
STATEMENT DURING CELEBRATIONS TO MARK THE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) joins Kenya and the world at large in commemorating the 2022 International Women’s Day (IWD). This is an annual event he....
Political parties vow to adhere to principles of equality and inclusion
Political parties have vowed to adhere to principles of equality and inclusion of special interest groups (SIGs) in readiness for the general elections.
In a joint pre....
STATEMENT ON OBSERVANCE OF THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF ZERO TOLERANCE TO FGM
The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) joins Kenya and the rest of the world in marking the International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). T....