Using Friendship Ties to Understand the Prevalence of, and Factors Associated With, Intimate Partner Violence Among Adolescents and Young Adults in Kenya: Cross-Sectional, Respondent-Driven Survey Study Memiah P, Kamau A, Opanga Y, Muhula S, Nyakeriga E, Humwa F, Cook C, Kingori C, Muriithi J. Using Friendship Ties to Understand the Prevalence of, and Factors Associated With, Intimate Partner Violence Among Adolescents and Young Adults in Kenya:… Read More

Impact Evaluation of Community Led Alternative Rite of Passage Model to Eradicate FGM/C in Kajiado County, Kenya Amref Health Africa in Kenya commissioned an independent impact study of one of its interventions – the community led alternative rite of passage (CLARP), rolled out for the first time in 2009 in Kajiado county. The objectives of the study… Read More

Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices and Effects of COVID-19 among the Youth The World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak a global pandemic on March 11, 2020. Since the announcement of Kenya’s first case of COVID-19 on March 12, 2020, there has been a steady increase in the cases of… Read More

Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic on FGM/C and CEFM WHO defines Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) as all procedures that involve partial ortotal removal of the external female genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs fornon-medical reasons. Download >>… Read More

COVID-19 Response Governance Mapping Initiative – Amref International University Everywhere around the world, COVID-19 is changing the way we live as individuals but also as members of society. Faced with a deadly pandemic, governments, but also private companies and civil society, have taken unprecedented measures to curb the spread… Read More

Lessons learned from implementing alternative rites in the fight against female genital mutilation/cutting Historically, programs aimed at making communities abolish female genital mutilation or cutting (FGM/C) consisted mainly of awareness campaigns on sexual reproductive health and rights and the enforcement of newly implemented laws. These types of programs or interventions appear to be… Read More

Legislation against girl circumcision: a cultural psychological understanding of prohibition In Kenya, the Prohibition of Female Genital Mutilation Act was passed in 2011. This law calls for a complete ban on girl circumcision. Community policing structures are in place to help with enforcing these and other laws. Several non-governmental health… Read More

Is sexual autonomy a protective factor for neonatal, child, and infant mortality? A multi-country analysis Sexual autonomy empowers women to set boundaries, take control of their bodies, prevent sexually transmitted diseases and avoid unplanned pregnancy. A woman’s ability to negotiate safer sex is crucial for her survival and that of her child. Sexual autonomy among… Read More