International Days Celebrated at the Centre

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Chief Guest, Prof. James Kung’u, Ag. Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) with selected student participants.

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Vice Chancellor, Prof. Waceke Wanjohi with some of the participants

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Ms. Caroline Mugalla,with some of the participants during the International Women’s Day 2024 celebrations.

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The Kenyatta University team led by Prof. Judith Waudo, Director Centre for Gender Equity and Empowerment, poses with the teachers and students from Gitothua Secondary School, Kiwanja Secondary School, Devki Ruiru Township and Kahawa Garrison Secondary School

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Students with Prof. Judith Waudo, Director, Centre for Gender Equity and Empowerment (far right) during the International Men’s Day celebrations on 17th November 2022

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Students on the walk around Kenyatta University, Main Campus during the International Men’s Day celebrations on 17th November 2022

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Prof. Judith Waudo (second from left) with staff members from the Institute of Wildlife Research and Training

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Vice Chancellor, Prof. Waceke Wanjohi with Prof. Judith Waudo and Dr. James Koskei, Ag. DVC Academics

Date	Event	Objective
11^th February	International Day of Women and Girls in Science	The Day focuses on the reality that science and gender equality are both vital for the achievement of internationally agreed development goals, including the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
8^th March	International Women's Day	A global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity.
11^th October	International Day of the Girl	A day to amplify the voices and rights of girls worldwide demanding a life free from gender-based violence, access to health, skills, recognition and investment as leaders of social change.
19^th November	International Men's Day	To celebrate boys' and men's achievements and contributions, in particular for their contributions to nation, union, society, community, family, marriage, and childcare. To recognize and celebrate the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements of men.
25^th November to 10^th December	16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence	It is used as an organizing strategy by individuals and organizations around the world to call for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls.

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