The Federation of Women Lawyers in Kenya (FIDA-Kenya) has issued a statement expressing profound concern regarding the escalating cases of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAW\/G), designating femicide in Kenya as a national disaster.<\/p>\n
This follows the horrific murder of Starlet Wahu Mwangi, believed to be a victim of intimate partner violence (IPV), and another woman found deceased in a short-term rental in Roysambu under similar circumstances. FIDA-Kenya has raised the alarm on the safety of women and girls in the country.<\/p>\n
While acknowledging the National Police Service for swiftly apprehending the suspect in the Wahu case, FIDA-Kenya voiced apprehensions about the persistent failure of the state to shield women and girls from VAW\/G, particularly in private spaces where the perpetrators are often known to the victims.<\/p>\n
“It is extremely saddening that in the last year, 10 cases of femicide have been reported in the media. Many more cases remain unreported,” the statement conveyed.<\/p>\n
Nancy Ikinu, Chairperson of FIDA-Kenya, stressed the urgent need for comprehensive actions to address femicide and VAW\/G, aligning with the organization\u2019s commitment to protecting the rights and fundamental freedoms of women and girls in Kenya.<\/p>\n
The organization underscored that bringing suspects to justice is insufficient and called for thorough investigations into the circumstances leading to such incidents. FIDA-Kenya urged the Government of Kenya to ensure the safety of women and girls from IPV.<\/p>\n
Additionally, FIDA-Kenya called on criminal justice actors to consider the rights of the victims’ families throughout legal proceedings, emphasizing the right to access justice.<\/p>\n
The organization also urged the government to enhance regulatory mechanisms for Airbnb, where recent incidents have occurred.<\/p>\n
“FIDA-Kenya equally reaffirms her commitment to offering Pro Bono legal representation and psychosocial support for the victim\u2019s family as well as other victims of VAW\/G in the country, as well as commits to facilitate Nationwide awareness on IPV alongside both state and non-state actors,” the statement noted.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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