THEY TOO HAVE RIGHTS

It’s a dog’s life for Taita Taveta women

Meanwhile, the authorities have turned a blind eye.

In Summary

• Police, county officials as well elders have ignored their responsibilities and allowed culprits to disgrace the sanctity of womanhood.

• In certain areas such as Maungu, women who go out in search of water are waylaid by boys and gang-raped.

by HUSSEIN KHALID Executive Director, Haki Africa

Columnists

13 September 2019 - 05:00

In a recent review of the state of human rights in Taita Taveta county, Haki Africa has documented increased levels of gender-based violence and violation of rights of women and girls. Women and ...

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