Directorate of Gender Based Violence Mitigation

The Directorate is charged with mitigating Gender Based Violence, FGM and other harmful cultural practices with the goal of reducing prevalence of GBV, FGM with a view to creating an inclusive and just society for all.

Michael Kariuki

Ag. Director Gender Based Violence Mitigation

The functions of the Directorate are as follows:

  1. Develops policies and programmes on GBV and family welfare;
  2. Monitors the of prevalence of gender–based violence and Female Genital Mutilation (FGM);
  3. Coordinates programmes for the reduction of sexual and gender– based violence including the establishment of model facilities for gender–based violence management;
  4. Oversees implementation of programmes on the ending Female Genital Mutilation;
  5. Coordinates observance of UN International Days: 16 Days of Activism against gender–based violence, International Women's Day, Zero Tolerance to FGM;
  6. Coordinates programmes for championing male involvement in GBV prevention and response at national and county levels;
  7. Periodic reporting on international commitments such as Generation Equality, UNSCR 1325 on Women Peace and Security.
  8. Coordinates establishment of comprehensive one stop centre and shelters for survivors of GBV.
Activities/Programme
  1. Finalize the review of the national policy on prevention and response to GBV (2024)
  2. Develop legal frameworks on gender-based violence protection centers
  3. Develop a database of existing GBV protection centers
  4. Develop a framework for regulating the operations of GBV toll-free helplines
  5. Purchase and distribute dignity kits to GBV survivors 
  6. Develop a framework to establish a GBV survivor's fund
  7. Build capacity of county gender sector working group on GBV/ FGM
  8. Convene quarterly GBV sector working group meetings
  9. Coordinate the commemoration of 16 days of activism
  10. Build capacity of duty bearers and rights holders on the elimination of GBV/ FGM, referral mechanisms, access to GBV services, and evidence management.
  11. Disseminate PADV rules to national constitutional/ independent institutions.
  12. Develop an annual progress report on the implementation of GEF commitments
  13. Develop KNAP III (2025/2029)
Achievements
  1. Finalized the review of the national policy on prevention and response to GBV (2024)
  2. A draft framework for regulating the operations of GBV toll-free helplines
  3. Framework to establish a GBV survivor's fund ongoing.
  4. Coordinated the commemoration of 16 days of activism
  5. Quarterly GBV sector working group meetings held
  6. Trained duty bearers in 12 counties
  7. Trained duty bearers and rights holders on the elimination of GBV/ FGM, referral mechanisms, access to GBV services, and evidence management.
  8. Conducted dissemination of PADV rules 
  9. GEF annual progress report developed on the implementation of GEF commitments.
Strategies

The Directorate will achieve this through the following strategies:

Strengthen legal and policy frameworks to eliminate GBV, FGM and other harmful practices
Support survivors of GBV, FGM and other harmful practices
Strengthen community engagement on prevention and response to GBV with key stakeholders
Accelerate the implementation of Generation Equality Forum commitments
Enhance the implementation of UNSCR 1325 on Women Peace and Security