Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Enhancing Women’s Political Leadership and Decision-Making in Kenya
Agreement Number:
7432928 P010459001
Agreement Value:
$5,000,000.00
Agreement Date:
Aug 24, 2021 - Mar 31, 2024
Description:
This project aims to increase women’s participation in political leadership and decision-making. It directly benefits women aspiring for political leadership, including young women, incumbent members of parliament, elected and nominated members of county assemblies, county peace committee members and women living with disabilities, also survivors of violence against women in elections. Project activities include: (1) running episodes in the form of a TV reality show broadcasted on national television, reaching 3 million Kenyans per week and profiling women leaders in audio, visual and print media. This include the production of TV and radio documentaries of women leaders; (2) working with five women’s rights organizations, two dedicated to working with people living with disabilities, government, political parties and the media; and, also working with members of the academia and faith-based organizations to challenge discriminatory social norms that prevent women’s leadership and advocate for women’s political rights; (3) building the leadership capacity of young women aspirants and women leaders on effective lobbying, communication and decision-making; and (4) providing support to women survivors of violence in elections to access essential services (including legal aid) and seek accountability.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) increased women’s participation in electoral processes in Kenya; (2) prevention and response to violence against women in elections in Kenya; and (3) enhanced enabling environment for community, religious leaders, media and political parties supporting women’s leadership in Kenya.
Location:
New York, US
Reference Number:
064-2021-2022-Q2-025
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
UN Women
Program:
International Development Assistance Program
Program Purpose:
The main purpose on the International Development Assistance Program is to reduce poverty for those living in countries where Global Affairs Canada engages in international development.