Leaders call for securing sexual and reproductive health and rights in Kenya ’s largest slum

Nairobi, KENYA –“When sleeping women awake, mountains move,” said Dr. Natalia Kanem, UNFPA’s Executive Director, quoting a Kenyan proverb at an event in the sprawling Kibera informal settlement.The event, held on International Women ’s Day, was a celebration of women leaders and innovators. It was also an opportunity to call on national and international authorities to uphold the rights of girls and women, and to highlight the need for their increased representation in leadership and governance.
Source: UNFPA News - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Source Type: news