The crime of rape is a severe human rights violation, yet it remains widespread around the globe. Sexual violence is an epidemic that thrives in times of conflict and during emergencies, once the rule of law and criminal justice systems collapse and, far too often, rape is wielded as a weapon of war. As we mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and launch the 16 Days of Activism Aga...

NAIROBI, Kenya, 14 November 2019 - The Nairobi Summit on ICPD25 concluded today in the Kenyan capital, with partners making bold commitments to transform the world by ending all maternal deaths, unmet need for family planning and gender-based violence and harmful practices against women and girls by 2030.   “The Nairobi Summit represents a renewed, re-energized vision and community working together to act and delive...

Diana Nyambura is getting a head start on the commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD), a month before it commences in her hometown of Nairobi. Diana represented Kenya at the Youth Model ICPD, held in Cairo on October 16-17. The conference brought together over 200 young people from over 50 countries, giving them a chance to simulate the iconic conf...