I had the privilege of speaking at a #CSW68 side event on a topic that explored the crucial link between unpaid care work and land rights in achieving  #genderjustice . In Kenya and Africa at large, the burden of care work often falls disproportionately on women's shoulders. (1/5)

Earlier today at the ongoing Commission on the Status of Women #CSW68 , the Secretary to the Cabinet Mercy Wanjau, MBS accompanied by State Department For Gender and Affirmative Action Principal Secretary PS Anne Wang'ombe and State Department For Parliamentary Affairs Kenya Principal Secretary Aurelia Rono attended the 'Financing social protection and care

What then is the Vision Kenya is fighting for?
The Kenyan vision for gender,youth & vulnerable groups is premised on:
✓Equal power& resources for ALL genders
✓Better livelihoods for vulnerable groups
✓Empowered, competitive and thriving youth
#CSW68
CS Aisha Jumwa Katana, E.G.H
State Department For Gender and Affirmative Action

Later today, I will join other panelists at the United Nations General Assembly for a #CSW68 side event on Promoting Women’s Empowerment: Exploring the Intersection of Unpaid Care Work and Lands Rights for Gender Justice. Follow the event from 5PM Kenyan time.

Will you join us? This is the program of Commission on the Status of Women #CSW68 side event on 'Promoting Women's Empowerment: Exploring the intersection of Unpaid Care Work and Land Rights for Gender Justice'. The side event will be happening today, 14th March 2024 from 10:00am

Meet some of our panelists for the Commission on the United Nations Status of Women side event on 'Promoting Women's Empowerment: Exploring the intersection of Unpaid Care Work and Land Rights for Gender Justice'. This will be happening today, 14th March 2024 from 10:00am - 11:15am (5pm

Where does Kenya stand on the status of women?
Women’s representation in key dockets reinforces Kenya's commitment to gender equality agenda
1. In the executive,women account for 32% of the Cabinet Secretaries
#Countrystatement #CSW68
State Department For Gender and Affirmative Action
UN Women Kenya
The Global Fund
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Today CS Aisha Jumwa Katana, E.G.H delivered the National Statement during #CSW68 at the United Nations and underscored actions taken by the government of Kenya in empowering women and girls, and through partnerships, in strengthening gender responsive economic and social policies. Full statement below👇:

State Department For Gender and Affirmative Action Mercy Wanjau, MBS UN Women Kenya Finland in Kenya UNFPA Kenya Gates Foundation APHRC Kenya statement at #CSW68
William Samoei Ruto, PhD
H.E. Rigathi Gachagua, EGH
Anne Wang'ombe
Mercy Wanjau, MBS
State Department For Gender and Affirmative Action

“We urgently must work together to accelerate efforts and build momentum in our fight against GBV. Only then can we have the audacity to hope to #EndGBV in our lifetime,” EN’s Faiza Jama Mohamed.

Yesterday, we had a classic Generation Equality Forum moment at #CSW68 , bringing to the table State Department For Gender and Affirmative Action, the First Lady of Iceland, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, CIFF, and Gates Foundation to discuss how to accelerate efforts to #EndGBV in this generation.

A conversation we must have globally.Attending a side event by global fund for widows on widowhood, self-determination and equality at #CSW68 . First of all may I extend my appreciation to The Global Fund and Poland in the UN Krzysztof Szczerski for honouring Kenya with the invitation
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State Department For Gender and Affirmative Action

“Together we can create societies where all women and men, boys and girls, live dignified lives that they desire and deserve and that are free from all forms of violence,” CS Aisha Jumwa Katana, E.G.H - Kenya's Cabinet Secretary State Department For Gender and Affirmative Action. #InvestInEquality .

Our Cabinet Secretary CS Aisha Jumwa Katana, E.G.H led the Kenya delegation to the opening of the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women ( #CSW68 ) on Monday, 11 March 2024, at the General Assembly in New York. The CS urged the delegation to demonstrate Kenya's commitment to

#CSW68 will consider:
Priority theme:Accelerating the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls by addressing poverty and strengthening institutions and financing with a gender
perspective
State Department For Gender and Affirmative Action
UN Women Kenya
Mercy Wanjau, MBS
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I held a briefing meeting of the Kenyan delegation to the 68th session of the commission on the status of women at the permanent mission of Kenya to the United Nations in New York #CSW68
State Department For Gender and Affirmative Action
Martin Kimani
Njambi Kinyungu
Mercy Wanjau, MBS
Anne Wang'ombe
State Department for Foreign Affairs | Kenya
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State Department For Gender and Affirmative Action UN Women Kenya Mercy Wanjau, MBS The Review theme is Social protection systems,
access to public services and sustainable infrastructure for gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls.

#CSW68
State Department For Gender and Affirmative Action
Anne Wang'ombe
UN Women Kenya

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State Department For Gender and Affirmative Action UN Women Kenya Mercy Wanjau, MBS Anne Wang'ombe Kenya is hosting these 4 events
a)Kenya’s Midpoint Milestones in the Implementation of GEF Commitments
b)Promoting Women's Empowerment
c)Bridging the Digital Gender Divide
d)Leveraging on Health Investments for Poverty Alleviation &
Improved Maternal Outcomes
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#CSW68

As the women of Kenya, we are deeply honored by the Presence of President William Samoei Ruto, PhD as we mark this year’s International Women’s Day, under the theme“Invest in Women:Accelerate Progress”.
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#InternationalWomensDay2024
#InvestInWomen
CS Rebecca Miano, EGH
Hon. Soipan Tuya, E.G.H
CS Nakhumicha S. Wafula