The women were trained on gender, human rights and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. Advertisement“For a long time, women in the slums and marginalised areas have not enjoyed their basic human rights and that is why Egerton University Faculty of Law is training them on basic human rights. Mr Kituku said that since 2008, his organisation has supported more than 200 civil societies in Kenya to raise awareness on human rights issues. They are now aware of their basic human rights and this has contributed to harmony in the society,” said Mr Kituku. “BBI should encourage discussion around implementing the two third rule which could lead to greater empowerment of women,” said Mr Kituku.

Source: Daily Nation March 09, 2020 18:04 UTC