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Kenya Commits to Accelerating Gender Equality on International Women’s Day
Kenya Commits to Accelerating Gender Equality on International Women’s Day
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On Saturday, people across the globe celebrated International Women's Day — a holiday that honors women's achievements in social, economic, cultural, and... 09.03.2025, Sputnik Africa
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Kenya marked International Women’s Day with renewed pledges to advance gender equality, framed as essential for inclusive growth and national stability. President William Ruto emphasized his government’s proactive steps to dismantle barriers to women’s progress, citing targeted policies, legislation, and fiscal measures.Ruto also highlighted Kenya’s alignment with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 5, noting strides in increasing women’s political leadership and combating harmful practices like female genital cutting and early marriages.First Lady Rachel Ruto echoed this vision at celebrations in Homa Bay, stressing that efforts to achieve gender equity are central to national policies aimed at fostering growth, shared prosperity, climate resilience, peace, and harmonious coexistence.She praised expanded opportunities for women in politics, academia, and entrepreneurship, urging continued momentum. The first lady also noted that since the 1995 Beijing summit, which established a pivotal charter for promoting gender equality, Kenya has broadened opportunities for women and girls to succeed in these fields.Furthermore, UN Women representative Antonia N’gabala Sodonon reportedly reinforced the call for swift implementation of laws to end gender-based violence and protect women’s dignity.
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Kenya Commits to Accelerating Gender Equality on International Women’s Day
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On Saturday, people across the globe celebrated International Women's Day — a holiday that honors women's achievements in social, economic, cultural, and political spheres and advocates for gender equality.
Kenya marked International Women’s Day with renewed pledges to advance gender equality, framed as essential for inclusive growth and national stability. President
William Ruto emphasized his government’s proactive steps to dismantle barriers to women’s progress, citing targeted policies, legislation, and fiscal measures.
“Empowering women and girls not just as a matter of equality and justice but also as a driving force for a stronger, more inclusive, and prosperous society,” he declared.
Ruto also highlighted Kenya’s alignment with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 5, noting strides in increasing
women’s political leadership and combating harmful practices like female genital cutting and early marriages.
First Lady Rachel Ruto
echoed this vision at celebrations in Homa Bay, stressing that efforts to achieve gender equity are central to national policies aimed at fostering growth, shared prosperity, climate resilience, peace, and harmonious coexistence.
She praised expanded opportunities for women in politics,
academia, and entrepreneurship, urging continued momentum. The first lady also noted that since the
1995 Beijing summit, which established a pivotal charter for promoting
gender equality, Kenya has broadened opportunities for women and girls to succeed in these fields.
Furthermore, UN Women representative Antonia N’gabala Sodonon reportedly reinforced the call for swift implementation of laws to end gender-based violence and protect women’s dignity.
