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Today, the Commission held a high-level engagement with duty bearers-including Mandera’s County Security Team (led by the County Commissioner Mr. Henry Ochako), County Govt, UNDP & key stakeholders. The community feedbacks were shared & action points agreed for follow-up!

Director Anne Marie Okutoyi in discussion with Wajir County Commissioner Mr. Karuku Ngumo during the duty bearers engagement meeting in Wajir today. On looking are some members of the County Security committee and Commission staff.

The participation of Men & Boys in combating Gender Based Violence, can create significant change by challenging harmful norms and promoting positive behaviors. #16DaysOfActivism2024 youtu.be/Sa0cdhbPVG4?si…

Elijah Kandie - Advocate: The law might be sufficient to some extent but with the new forms of GBV cases, it behooves us as a country to reflect and look at our laws for review #CitizenWeekend @OBurrows

"Adolescents are not just the future; they are the present. It is our collective duty as NHRIs, legislators, civil society and partners like the @_AfricanUnion to safeguard their sexual and reproductive health rights, ensuring they thrive in an environment of dignity, equity and respect." Dr. Raymond Nyeris, @HakiKNCHR Vice Chairperson, spoke at the NANHRI ASRHR meeting of NHRIs from Kenya, Uganda, Malawi, Zambia, and Mozambique in Lilongwe, Malawi.

Today, KNCHR proudly joined the National Children Justice Month Open Day in Rumuruti, organized by the Rumuruti Law Courts and other CUC members, including St. Martin Catholic Social Appostolats

The public were also sensitized on the rights of children as enshrined under Article 53 of the Constitution and the Children Act 2022. The Commission's Wajir office was represented by Ms. Balkheisa Ibrahim @BalkheisaO @HakiKNCHR @ArfMedia @Happy_kulayo @hassohussein87 @

Wajir Law Courts marked the Children Service Month today by conducting a court open day at Wajir Law courts. Members of the public had the opportunity to meet the court and learn about the court processes. @HakiKNCHR @BalkheisaO @Happy_kulayo @hassohussein87

In marking the Children Service Month, Wajir CUC Chair Hon.Aganyo Rosalyn, Ms Balkheisa Ibrahim (KNCHR) and Hassan shurie (HRD) conducted a community sensitization forum on child rights with the support of Wajir Community radio @ArfMedia @BalkheisaO @HakiKNCHR @Happy_kulayo

@HakiKNCHR @ArfMedia @Happy_kulayo KNCHR Officer joined the stakeholders and Wajir County Gender directorate during the launch of 16 days of activism against Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) at Wajir ICT Hall where the public was sensitized on various dimensions of SGBV

@HakiKNCHR & Advocates from @LSKNyahururu visited Nyahururu GK Prison as part of #LegalAwarenessWeek We engaged inmates & officers on their rights. We are committed to fostering a justice system that respects & empowers all individual. #HumanRights #AccessToJustice

Empowering communities, protecting rights! @HakiKNCHR wraps up another impactful #LSKLegalAwarenessWeek2024 . Together, we’re building a more just, rights based approach and informed society. #hakikwawotekilawakati

PRESS STATEMENT Kenya is witnessing an unprecedented wave of abductions and killings targeting various individuals. The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (@HakiKNCHR) expresses deep concern over the alarming rise in abductions, enforced disappearances, and extrajudicial killings across the country. (Read more)

Join us for Child Justice Service Month! 🕊️ 1st - 30th November 2024 Under the theme: "Enhancing Child Justice through Preliminary Inquiry and Diversion: Promoting Rehabilitation, Reintegration, and Dignity for Children in Conflict with the Law". In partnership with

The commission received reports on County Notes of Wajir, Mandera and North Rift on the research: Impediments to peace that captured the voices of the people of these regions. The meeting was also attended by NCIC North Eastern Regional Coordinator Mr. Adan Hussein

@HakiKNCHR @Happy_kulayo @NEPCOHTrust @KNCHRWajir KNCHR Wajir office today received a courtesy call from NEPCOH led by Mr.Mahat Omar and members from the Wajir County Government led by the Department of Peace.

@HakiKNCHR @Happy_kulayo @ArfMedia @KNCHRWajir undertaking complaints handling forums/legal aid clinics in Ademasajida town in Wajir West Sub County during the Mashujaa day celebrations

The meeting also discussed how KNCHR can partner and collaborate in complaints referrals with the CAJ Offices in Isiolo and Garissa.

A team from the Commission led by the Director, Public Education, Advocacy and Corporate Communications, Mr Osman Mohamed, today, Wednesday, October 9, 2024 paid a courtesy call on Kenya National Commision on Human Rights , North Eastern Regional Office in Wajir

@KenyasOmbudsman @HakiKNCHR @Happy_kulayo @Lord_Justice01 The team utilised the visit to present the Public Inquiry Report on the Problems Kenyan Citizens Encounter when Obtaining Legal Identity Documents in Border Counties: The Case of Wajir County to Mr Hassan Abdi Omar.