By MTK Correspondent
President William Ruto’s advisor on Women Rights Harriette Chiggai yesterday highlighted various interventions required to address the plight of women in the society.
In the wake of the ever increasing Sexual and Gender Based Violence, Ms Chiggai rallied Kenyans to support and come up with various initiatives that could reduce the rate of violations.
She spoke during a talk-show at Hot96 Breakfast show where alongside Uasin Gishu County Women Representative and Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Gladys Boss Sholei, they were hosted by Jeff Koinange.
The advisor noted that global statistics indicate that one in three women experience violence in their lifetime, and one in four adolescent girls are abused by their partners.
In addition, she revealed, four out of five women are killed by their intimate partners, with most victims falling under the bracket age of 15 to 45 years.
She said workdwide, hundreds of women were being abused and their rights violated, an issue that requires broad attention.
“These statistics highlight the urgent need to address Gender-Based Violence through a comprehensive approach that includes social/behavioral change, increased awareness and responsive support services,” she noted, adding, “We all need to re-calibrate ourselves and address the issues affecting women and children, for a better tomorrow”.
She that the 16-days activism whose them is “Safe Homes Safe Spaces” was meant to enlighten Kenyans on the need to respect and live harmoniously.
Both women leaders lauded President Ruto for supporting the initiative saying it was a serious dedication and clear indication that the government was out to see that the vice was eradicated.
“We must all come out, condemn the vice and seek clear ways of addressing this issue. The major leading factor is the fact that we have a broken society which is primarily to blame but which at the same time but be addressed,” Ms Chiggai said.
On her part, Ms Shollei called for establishment of teaching aids on the vices in schools and other forums like in religious organisations.
She also proposed that Gender Based Centers be removed from Police stations and be based in hospitals.
This, she argued, will eliminate the issues of intimidation and bribery which have been associated with failure to deliver the required mandate.
The two also called for severe sexual harassment policy as a way of deterring would be perpetrators, saying as it stands now, the problem is usually lack of proper policy.
They further observed that fighting GBV requires concerted efforts by government, Faith-Based Organizations, parents, teachers, Civil Society and all Citizens of goodwill.
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