Kenya's struggle for gender equality: Beijing Declaration, 30 years on

Kenya's struggle for gender equality: Beijing Declaration, 30 years on (Photo: iStock)

Three decades after the landmark Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, Kenya still faces significant challenges in achieving gender equality and women's empowerment.

Issues such as femicide, gender-based violence (GBV) against women and girls, female genital mutilation (FGM) and limited access to maternal health services are key barriers to progress.