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The Constitution of Kenya 2010 set the legal framework for promoting gender equality, which has seen a record eighty six women elected and nominated to the eleventh Parliament. This number surpasses the total number of women representatives in the fifty years of independence combined. The marked progress, a result Continue Reading
INVITATION TO THE GENDER FORUM TOPIC: The Two Thirds Gender Majority Principle: Where Next? On Thursday, 26th March 2015 At the Nairobi Safari Club, University Way, Nairobi From 4.00 pm to 6.30 pm ENTRY FREE Synopsis: August 2015 was the deadline set by the Supreme Court that would see the Continue Reading
AMWIK has launched an information and resource center for women in Malindi Constituency, Kilifi County. The center which is equipped with new computers, a printer and internet connectivity will go a long way in helping women access information on global issues and assist in sourcing for government services such as Continue Reading
AMWIK has yet again released another publication, a journalists handbook on Laws Governing Media in Kenya a simplified version of the Media Council Act, 2013 and the Kenya Information and Communications (Amendment) Act 2013. The easy-to-read and understand handbook on media laws is a tool targeting to empower journalists and strengthen Continue Reading
AMWIK with the support of Ford Foundation held community forums in Malindi and Garsen towns to sensitize communities on ending gender based violence. AMWIK in collaboration with 10 community groups from the two towns has been implementing a project on strengthening access to information on gender based violence. The 16 Continue Reading
The Association of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK) will hold a Zumba fundraiser event on Saturday November 15, 2014 at the Nyayo National Stadium, Handball Gymnasium, starting from 9:00am to 1:00pm. The Zumba experience is a platform for raising funds for AMWIK scholarship fund kitty that seeks to advance its members Journalism Continue Reading
There’s no doubt female Members of County Assembly (MCAs) of Kisumu, 2013-2017, have achieved such great feat, to be considered celebrities and huge role models in Kenya’s politics. The 19 female MCAs, among them seven elected members have earned their place to stardom by becoming the first to be Continue Reading
Access to information is a fundamental human right and is enshrined in Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The right of access to information improves governance and lives as it assists public administration to become more transparent and accountable. It also enables citizens to engage more Continue Reading
The Federation of Women Entrepreneur Associations (FEWA) has released its very first issue of the FEWA newsletter containing business information. AMWIK is a member of FEWA and also a member of the East African Women in Business Platform (EAWiBP). Click on the following link to read the newsletter and Continue Reading
The Association of Media Women in Kenya ( AMWIK) in partnership with Search for Common Ground (SFCG) convened a conference on 13th March 2014 at the Desmond Tutu Centre. The Conference titled “Media: a Voice for All” brought together five Media Women’s Association from the great lakes comprising The Continue Reading
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