Accelerating Gender Parity: A Call to Action for Women’s Rights in Kenya

• In a compelling address,Harriette Chiggai, the President’s Advisor on Women’s Rights, rallied stakeholders to unite in accelerating gender equality across Kenya.
• Emphasizing national initiatives and critical statistics, she urged all sectors to create a safe, inclusive future for women and girls.
• She stressed that achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) depends on collective action, aiming to impact 8 million women through empowerment initiatives.

Advancing Gender Equality: A National Priority

Harriette Chiggai, the President’s Advisor on Women’s Rights, recently convened a pivotal conversation on Kenya’s gender equality landscape. Her address highlighted the pressing need to advance women’s rights nationwide, focusing on achieving systemic change through unified efforts. “If we do not collectively address these issues, the country’s economy will forever remain unstable,” Chiggai emphasized, underscoring the economic and societal costs of gender inequality.