Date: 8th -10th June 2022; Venue: Kenya school of Government, Kabete Nairobi
Title: Gender Based Violence Prevention and Response Scientific Conference
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Gender-based Violence (GBV) is a serious global health challenge, human rights violation, and development issue that continues to pose a challenge in the twenty-first century. GBV is defined as any act of violence meted to an individual based on their gender that results in physical, sexual, or psychological harm or suffering (WHO). It also includes economic deprivation and isolation which may cause imminent harm to the safety, health, and well-being of an individual and society. GBV is deeply rooted in structural norms, gender inequalities, and power imbalances that cut across geographical, sex, race, culture, class, and religious backgrounds. Women, girls, and vulnerable groups are disproportionately affected. Globally, including Kenya, it is estimated that one in three women will experience sexual or physical violence in their lifetime.
This is the first scientific forum for prevention and response to GBV in Kenya. The forum is intended to provide a platform to reinforce multi-sectoral response against gender-based violence in Kenya. This conference is co- hosted by the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Health and Ministry Public Service, Gender, Senior Citizens Affairs & Special Programmes. It is expected that through this forum participants will have a greater understanding of the evidence, innovations and opportunities for synergy of efforts. This will enhance preparedness for GBV prevention and response in Kenya during adversity including the upcoming electioneering period cognizant of the changing risk and vulnerability profile for GBV in the country calendar and context. The conference will also give an opportunity to reflect on the commitments towards tackling GBV reflected in the ICPD @25 and the Generation Equality Forum.
The conference will provide;
1. Awareness and raise the accountability on the burden and changing GBV risk / vulnerability
2. A compendium of best practices and innovations for GBV prevention and response
3. Reinforced networking and engagement across stakeholders
4. Updated GBV policies, documents and response products
5. A synthesis of key policy action for GBV response and prevention in Kenya
Delegates
Attending are National and County government institutions, local scientists, academia, health practitioners from private and public sector, donor and implementing partners, civil society, survivors of GBV, community own resource persons including religious leaders and local traditional leaders and other right bearers.
Agenda
Day one:
1. Morning – Official plenary opening
• Gallery walks & Guest choir NHIF & Testimonial
• Speeches (insert link to agenda for details)
• Launch of policy documents/Products
2. Mid-morning – Special plenary interview
– Presentation of evidence & Panel of experts Q&A
3. Afternoon – County poster peer learning
Day two:
1. Expert training on GBV
2. Community village (Insert community village concept note)
3. Abstracts presentation
Day three:
1. Expert training on GBV
2. An hour with Lyne Ngugi
3. Clarion call /official closure