Judiciary to step up fight against gender-based violence – Koome

Chief Justice Martha Koome has announced a renewed commitment to bolstering the Judiciary’s response to gender-based violence and femicide. She disclosed that a central element of this effort to enhance access to justice for survivors will be the expansion of specialised Gender..

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Chief Justice Martha Koome has announced an increased focus on combating gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide by expanding specialised Gender Justice Courts nationwide.

The Judiciary is moving from planning to implementing reforms to ensure faster and survivor-centred justice.
Key priorities include operationalising Gender Justice Courts, strengthening survivor support, and enhancing the capacity of justice sector actors.
Chief Justice Koome stressed the importance of partnerships with civil society, government agencies, and development partners to achieve gender justice.

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