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Stakeholders push for stronger coordination and survivor-centred services as gaps in implementation come into focus
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The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) is a Constitutional Commission established by the National Gender and Equality Commission Act. CAP 7K pursuant to Articles 59 (4) & (5) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010. The Commission's mandate is to promote gender equality and freedom from discrimination for all people in Kenya with a focus on Special Interest Groups, which include women, children, youth, persons with disabilities (PWDs), older members of society, minorities and marginalized groups.
Our Mandate Our StrategyNGEC champions the rights of all vulnerable groups in Kenya through policy advocacy, public education, and legal frameworks.
Promoting and ensuring gender equality and freedom from discrimination in policies and development.
Protecting children and including them in policies for equality and rights realization.
Including youth in development programs and policies for equality and opportunity advancement.
Supporting equality through policy integration, disability mainstreaming and treaty compliance.
Championing the rights and dignity of older Kenyans through inclusive policy and social protection.
Advocating for equality and representation through policy integration and treaty adherence.
Addressing exclusion and ensuring equality through mainstreaming and policy development.
The guiding principles that drive NGEC's commitment to gender equality and inclusion for all Kenyans, especially Special Interest Groups.
An inclusive society free from gender inequality and all forms of discrimination.
To promote and protect gender equality and freedom from all forms of discrimination in Kenya, especially for Special Interest Groups.
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