Fida launches video on violence

By Ramadhan Rajab

A documentary on gender violence and harassment has been launched.

Overcoming Hurdles video is produced by the Federation of Women Lawyers (Fida).

It was launched yesterday at Hotel Intercontinental, Nairobi, and depicts an ugly political terrain for women seeking elective posts.

It shows that women in politics face physical, verbal, sexual and psychological violence from their male counterparts.

subordinate status

It notes that violence against women is used as a tool to maintain and enforce their subordinate status.

Speaking during the launch, Mrs Naomi Wagereka, Fida chair, said the film aims to raise awareness among women, especially those seeking elective posts.

"Overcoming Hurdles will break the conspiracy of silence that is responsible for women’s woes in the country today. It will break our quiet lives of desperations," Ms Wagereka said.