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Behind Closed Doors: Understanding Gender-Based Violence in Kenya
By Ronney Okello, a first year Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) Student at Zetech University
Gender-based violence (GBV) is one of the most persistent and damaging social problems in Kenya today. It cuts across age, class, culture and geography. Although many cases never reach the public eye, the consequences are felt in homes, schools, workplaces and communities every single day. GBV is not just an issue for survivors; it is a national crisis that undermines our social fabric, our economy and our collective future.
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO)1 in 3 women globally that is over 736 million women have experienced physical and/or sexual violence in their lifetime. These numbers are not just statistics; they represent real people whose lives dreams and dignity have been interrupted.