Joan Wanjiru
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21-03-2025 07:46:10
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"She's just a housegirl." This phrase dismisses the skilled, emotional labor of childcare work. Childcare workers are educators, nurturers, and professionals. They deserve dignity and fair treatment. #TransformingCare Coalition on Violence Against Women (COVAW)
Parents, employers, feminists, policymakers this one is for ALL of us. How do we build a Kenya where the women raising our children are paid fairly, respected & protected by law? Bring your questions #TransformingCare Coalition on Violence Against Women (COVAW)
Preparing employers involves changing learned negative behavior and change in conditioning related to care work. Care work is no longer a last resort profession. It is a profession that contributes to the larger economy directly and indirectly. Transforming Care Coalition on Violence Against Women (COVAW)
Paid childcare work is women’s rights. As Charity Munyi (ACT–COVAW) reminds us, valuing childcare workers mostly women,advances gender justice and strengthens our communities. #TransformingCare Coalition on Violence Against Women (COVAW)
Maulyne Alividza Agala said it best: “When the sector is recognized, people will be able to respect it.” Let’s start that recognition TODAY #TransformingCare Coalition on Violence Against Women (COVAW)
The ACT project uses a gender-transformative approach, addressing social norms and structural barriers that have long undervalued childcare work, most of which is performed by women. Coalition on Violence Against Women (COVAW) #TransformingCare