National Campaign on Gender-Based Violence launched in Nairobi County
The 2015 16 Days of Activism campaign against gender-based violence began on November 25th. This year’s theme is: “
NGEC pushes for an engendered climate convention at Paris talks
Nations across the globe are gathering in Paris from November 30th through December 11th to negotiate a new global climate change agreement. The UN Climate Change Conference, al....
NGEC presents a paper at the 11th Annual Meeting of African Science Academies
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The National Gender and Equality Commission was among high profile presenters at the 11th Annual Meeting of African Science Academies (AMASA- 11) held between 29th November ....
NGEC sponsors the 89th Kenya Music and Cultural Festivals at Kisumu County
The 89th Kenya Music and Cultural Festivals took place at the Tom Mboya Labour College, Kisumu County between November 20th and 26th. The colorful fete saw p....
PACJA Side Event Report -Gender and CC-The African perspectives
The event on Gender, Climate Change and Sustainable Development in Africa was moderated by Sam Ogallah
NGEC fetes outstanding institutions for promoting PWD rights
The National Gender and Equality Commission has recognised 5 institutions drawn from the public and private sector for their efforts in promoting the rights for persons with dis....
NGEC faults new cabinet lineup
The National Gender and Equality Commission has faulted the new Cabinet lineup announced by President Uhuru Kenyatta for failing to include women and persons with disabilities a....
NGEC welcomes Pope, urges him to root for equality
The National Gender and Equality Commission has welcomed visiting His Holiness Pope Francis who jets into the country Wednesday evening for a two day visit that includes an open....
NGEC participates in UNDESA forum on disability and development
The National Gender and Equality Commission’s Vice Chairperson Simon Ndubai was among the participants at the UNDESA/DSPO forum on disability and development held be....
NGEC joins campaign to end violation of reproductive health rights
On 11th November, 2015, the National Gender and Equality Commission was invited by the International Community of Women Living with HIV Eastern Africa(ICWEA) and ICW-Kenya to la....
3rd women conference in Netherlands
The 3rd world conference of women’s shelters commenced on 2nd November 2015, at World Forum Hague. Attended by more than 120 countries under the banner ‘Connec....
Keeping the promise campaign launches in Nakuru County
The National Gender and Equality Commission is spearheading the "Keeping the promise end GBV campaign
Editors Guild pledges support to realization of the gender rule
The Kenya Editors Guild has vowed to upscale advocacy on the realization of the not more than two thirds gender principle in political representation by setting the agenda for t....
Commission seeks help for abused mentally handicapped child
The National Gender and Equality Commission has moved to intervene in a case where a 12 year old mentally handicapped girl was defiled and later gave birth to a baby boy in the ....
NGEC lauds Uwezo and Women Enterprise Funds
NGEC Chairperson Winfred Lichuma has lauded the Uwezo and Women Enterprise Fund schemes for the life changing impact they are having on rural communities. Speaking in Shinyalu, ....
International Day for Older Persons Celebrations
The National Gender and Equality Commission joined other stakeholders in marking this year’s International Day for Older Persons at the Kenyatta Stadium urging the Governm....
NGEC asks State to disaggregate appointments
The National Gender and Equality Commission NGEC has asked the government to disaggregate all State appointments by gender, youth, persons with disabilities and minorities and m....
NGEC urges State to honour teacher’s pay hike
The National Gender and Equality Commission has urged the Government to honour the teachers’ pay hike deal and avert a potential crisis that could paralyze learning countr....
NGEC and IRI sign MoU
NGEC has signed a memorandum of understanding with the International Republican Institute IRI on strategic areas of partnership which include undertaking capacity building ....
Boost for two thirds gender rule as President Launches campaign
The journey towards the realization of the two thirds gender principle in political representation received a major boost Thursday after President Uhuru Kenyatta officially unve....