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UN Human Rights - Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), Kenya Country Office (KCO).

Nairobi, Kenya
Joined March 2016
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@citizentvkenya
Citizen TV Kenya
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Dhulma za kijinsia: Serikali inahimizwa kuboresha ulinzi wa waathiriwa Serikali yatakiwa kuweka sehemu salama kwa waathiriwa Idara ya mahakama na polisi wametakiwa kushirikiana #SemaNaCitizen
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OHCHR KENYA COUNTRY OFFICE
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Kilifi's Officer in Charge of Police Division Hassan Kollache, emphasized on strengthening community policing as a strategy to combating GBV and called for collaboration among state and non-state actors.@NPSOfficial_KE
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OHCHR KENYA COUNTRY OFFICE
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Judiciary's Hon. Ivy Wasike underscores on coordinated efforts by justice actors and HRDs for sustainable victim centered redress to GBV victims. @Kenyajudiciary
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OHCHR KENYA COUNTRY OFFICE
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Kilifi's Deputy County Commissioner Mr. Mohammed Yusuf committed to establish fully fledged Children Protection Unit to address prevalent GBV against children for coordinated response by NPS and Department of Children's Services. @KilifiCountyGov
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OHCHR KENYA COUNTRY OFFICE
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@HakiAfrica Executive Director Yusuf Abdikadir called for enhanced human and financial resourcing of justice sector as strategy for implementing comprehensive security sector reforms.
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@OHCHRKENYA Country Representative indicated OHCHR's support to @NPSOfficial_KE is a catalytic sustainable approach to enhancing capacity of police and justice actors. @ODPP_KE
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OHCHR KENYA COUNTRY OFFICE
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As part of strengthening coordinated human rights-based investigations and accountability to GBV by justice actors, @OHCHRKENYA furnished Mtwapa Police Station Gender Desk with equipment.
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OHCHR KENYA COUNTRY OFFICE
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OHCHR concluded a 2-day training on GBV referral pathways to HRDs with community dialogues by @NPSOfficial_KE, Department of Children Services, Kilifi County Commissioner, @@Kenyajudiciary, @ProbationKE Services. @AICS_Nairobi @unwomenkenya @kilifisjc
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@OHCHRKENYA
OHCHR KENYA COUNTRY OFFICE
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@OHCHRKENYA concluded a 2-day training to human rights defenders in @KilifiCountyGov on prosecution of GBV cases for accountability and redress to victims. @ODPP_KE & @NPSOfficial_KE highlighted on victims-centered referral mechanisms. @unwomenkenya @IJMKenya
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OHCHR KENYA COUNTRY OFFICE
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Enhancing capacity of HRDs on GBV prevention for accountability in collaboration with duty-bearers is vital to ensure victims are afforded remedies. @HakiAfrica @ODPP_KE @unwomenkenya @aics_it @NPSOfficial_KE @KilifiCountyGov.
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OHCHR KENYA COUNTRY OFFICE
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Women peace actors, HRDs, & duty-bearers in Vihiga County held candid discussions to forge strategy on strengthening GBV referral pathways and accountability, a strong foundation for women leadership, early warning & conflict prevention.@CSONetwork @unwomenkenya @VihigaCountyGov
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OHCHR KENYA COUNTRY OFFICE
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As part of strengthening GBV referral pathways & accountability, @OHCHRKENYA in collaboration with @unwomenkenya engaged with Women HRDs, women leaders & duty bearers in Tongaren, Bungoma County. @Irish_Aid, @CSONetwork, @BungomaCountyKe
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OHCHR KENYA COUNTRY OFFICE
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@OHCHRKENYA in partnership with @CSONetworkKenya steered discussions among women HRDs & female Chiefs in Vihiga & Bungoma Counties on gender-responsive budgeting, rights-based conflict prevention-response & women's participation in decision-making processes. @AICS @unwomenkenya
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@ForeignOfficeKE
State Department for Foreign Affairs | Kenya
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OHCHR Rep presents Letters of Appointment The Prime Cabinet Secretary and the Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs @MusaliaMudavadi receives delegation from the Office of the newly appointed Country Representative of the United Nations Office of the High
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OHCHR KENYA COUNTRY OFFICE
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The UN Res. Coordinator Kenya Dr. Stephen Jackson graced the occasion & Head- OHCHR East Africa Multi-Country Off. Ms. Maymuchka Lauriston, was also formally introduced to @MusaliaMudavadi. Dr. Jackson reaffirmed UN partnership. Ms. Lauriston appreciated #KE’s role in sub-region.
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OHCHR KENYA COUNTRY OFFICE
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@OHCHRKENYA will deepen its work on rule of law, accountability, civic space, ESCR & advancing UPR commitments. The Representative reaffirmed the Office’s partnership with Kenya's institutions, @HakiKNCHR to uphold rights and strengthen #KE’s role as a regional democratic beacon.
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OHCHR KENYA COUNTRY OFFICE
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New @OHCHRKENYA Country Representative, Mr. Charles Kwemoi, presented his credentials to PCS @MusaliaMudavadi reaffirming the strong partnership between the UN Human Rights Office and the Government of Kenya. OHCHR remains committed to supporting Kenya’s human rights agenda #KE
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OHCHR KENYA COUNTRY OFFICE
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@OHCHRKENYA held community dialogues in Malindi and Kilifi in collaboration with the Institute of Governance and Law @Kenyajudiciary @ODPP_KE @NPSOfficial_KE to strengthen rights of gender-based violence survivors to access justice.@aics_it @unwomenkenya
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OHCHR KENYA COUNTRY OFFICE
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The team also conveyed their condolences over the passing of former PM Rt. Raila Odinga #RailaTheEnigma, a towering icon of human rights, democracy and governance in Kenya. His legacy will continue to inspire the pursuit of justice and dignity for all. @UNHumanRights
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OHCHR KENYA COUNTRY OFFICE
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@HakiKNCHR Chair, outlined the priorities including supporting actions for implementation of UPR recommendations, adoption of human rights policy, devolving functions of @HakiKNCHR &preparation for 2027 elections. She called for the support of the UN & the international community
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