USAID/Kenya’s Democracy and Governance program provides assistance in strengthening civil society organizations, promoting transparent and competitive elections, and encouraging a greater balance of power among government institutions. The Mission recognizes the importance of integrating gender equity concerns in its institutional strengthening programs so as to promote gender parity and inclusion. Mission activities include increasing women’s participation in politics, monitoring electoral-related violence against women, and advocating for affirmative action and gender equity legislation.

The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA)

The Federation has also collaborated with government agencies such as the Kenya Law Reform Commission (KLRC) and the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) to ensure reporting on women’s rights and that the legislative agenda promotes women’s rights. It has hosted regular consultations with policy makers to build capacity for understanding international human rights instruments and the impact of excluding women from development processes. These consultations have also been influential in forming an anti-rape police squad.

Kenya's Program Objectives

Selected Activities

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