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Activists holding placards chant slogans as they demonstrate against the rising cases of gender based violence in Kenya marking the beginning of this year’s 16 Days of Activism. Kenya is actively participating in the 16 Days of Activism against GBV. (Photo by James Wakibia/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
EAST AFRICA

Heroes help turn the tide on gender-based violence in East and Southern Africa

Although these regions still have the highest figures for HIV, violence against women and girls and adolescent pregnancy, progress is being made

  • Etleva Kadilli
  • Anne Githuku-Shongwe
  • Lydia Zigomo
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