NCCK Holds Women’s Mentorship Program
The North Rift National Council of Churches in Kenya (NCCK) in partnership with the United Nations Women held a women’s mentorship program to engage women in peace and security processes under the Wadada wa power initiative.
The ongoing workshop targets women as they pose a greater risk of being affected by cases of violence.
Speaking during the workshop, Jane Wangusi, the NCCK woman representative, said it was a privilege for such an educative and informative session to be given to women as they got the opportunity to learn about the four pillars of the Kenya National Action Plan customized from the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325; participation and promotion, prevention protection and relief and recovery.
“As women, we are happy for this involvement. It proves that the narrative of women not being involved in matters of security and peace is slowly and gradually fading away. We are now fully equipped with knowledge on how we can handle cases of violence,” said Wangusi.
According to Lindah Madegwa, an officer from the State Department for Gender, Uasin Gishu County, women should at all times be included in initiatives with regard to peace initiatives while urging community peace structures to set an enabling secure and peaceful environment for the good of women, children together with the youth.
“Some of the foreseen incidents that women face in cases of conflict may include rape, displacement, gender-based violence, and even death. The aftermath of conflict is majorly seen in women. Therefore, this educative program will have a great impact on the women as they will be able to come out, identify the possible causes of conflicts, as well as be good ambassadors of peace,” said Madegwa.
Additionally, Madegwa stated that the gender department in Uasin Gishu County has partnered with various stakeholders in the county to assist in dealing with cases of gender-based violence in the county by conducting sensitization programs on the effects of gender-based violence.
“In as much as gender-based violence affects women mostly, some men also fall victim. The good news is we have joined hands with partners like The Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital where victims are able to get support as well as start initiatives to educate the public on the effects of GBV on society,” added Madegwa.
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