Domestic workers push State to ratify safety conventions
What you need to know: Most domestic workers operate in risky and inaccessible environments that do not promote basic human rights, decent work, social protection, safety and occupational health. TheBeacon of hope for abused child domestic workers
What you need to know: Talia Agler Girls Shelter has become a beacon of hope for child domestic workers who are survivors of sexual and gender-based violence. Apart from providing
Shelters Responsiveness to the Covid-19 Pandemic
The Covid-19 outbreak presents huge challenges for shelters in dealing with aspects as safety and training for staff, protection of clients / residents, measures to contain an outbreak within a
On the move to transform lives, One Girl at a Time
At sixteen years, Mary Achieng’ dropped out of high school due to lack of school fees. She came from a dysfunctional family and lived with the father. Since her father
State should invest more in child protection
What you need to know: Kenya is a signatory to many international and regional laws meant to protect women and girls from abuse and exploitation. However, it appears the commitment
Covid-19: Safe houses need State support to stay afloat
They sit quietly in the sitting room of this neat house in Kigumo, Muranga County. They are fidgety and occasionally exchange inaudible notes – almost whispering. Two of the three
Beware: Sex offenders using COVID-19 crisis to stalk children online
A 106 per cent rise in global reports of suspected child sexual exploitation has been recorded. In marking the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons today, it is becoming clear
You are a Treasure to Us All
We have had a lot of support from friends and other networks for the past 9 months. Mrs Kamal and friends have sponsored school fees (primary and high school) for