160 Girls Project

1 in 3 kenyan girls experience sexual violence.

In 2012, 160 girls between the ages of 3 and 17 sued the Kenyan government for failing to protect them from being raped... Now they’ve made legal history.
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With the 2013 court ruling in favour of the girls, police and communities in Kenya are creating unprecedented change.
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Dec 4

We asked the Justice Club leaders: Did you know that boys could be survivors of sexual assault or defilement before this lesson? Why do you think this topic is not often discussed? What do you think is the best way to help boy survivors of rape?

"I did know about defilement and sexual assault towards the boys, and I think the reason why boys situations are not mostly discussed is that most people think rape and sexual assault mostly happen to girls. The best way to help boy survivors is by encouraging them and making sure that they don't feel bad for what has happened to them but to seek justice." #160girlsandme #16Days

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Dec 4

We asked the Justice Club leaders: What would you say to a survivor of defilement who feels scared, ashamed or guilty after a perpetrator has defiled them?

"I will make them understand that it was never their fault and that they should speak up to get justice. #GenerationEquality #16Days #OrangetheWorld #160girlsandme

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Dec 3

"Say no! and report the perpetrator at the nearby police station."

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Dec 1

We asked the Virtual Justice Club leaders: According to the law, what rights do you have as a child living in Kenya? Do you think that adults respect children's rights?

"I don't think that children's rights are respected because most people don't know raping children is very bad and apart from that, they rape, and still they don't have shame to say sorry. CHILDREN RIGHTS MUST BE RESPECTED."

#GenerationEquality #16Days #OrangetheWorld #160girlsandme

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Dec 1

A girl's dream is her future
Her hopes are her motivation
Her success is glorious to the community
A boy's power is not a property
His mission is his strength
His success is magnificent to the community
Kenya, our nation, let us work together to stop defilement
Let's support both girls and boys in any way
Girls are your foundation
We stand against exploitation
Let's all give 160 actions and bring liberation
Save both boys and girls of Kenya.

#GenerationEquality #16Days #OrangetheWorld #160girlsandme

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Nov 29

"When you support boys, they can feel better. And when you don't support them, they can feel unsafe."

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Nov 28

"If someone I trusted tried to convince me to have sex with him, my first response would be NO and NO. I will insist to say NO because my right and protection and MUST be respected. Secondly, report the matter to the nearest Local Rape Rescue Partner or to the nearest police station. I will make sure that the matter is investigated by the police officer and action is taken. I will stand firm and make sure that the police officer takes the person is taken to court because having sex with a child is wrong and illegal."

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Nov 28

We asked the Justice Club leaders: How would you react if someone you trusted tried to convince you to have sex with them, knowing sex with a child is wrong and illegal? What would you do in this situation?

"I'll report it to a police officer or the nearest police station, or call the child helpline and tell it to a trusted justice club leader."

#GenerationEquality #16Days #OrangetheWorld #160girlsandme

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Nov 26

"I think children's rights are respected by some adults not all. My rights as a Kenyan child are right to food, right to shelter, right to proper treatment from adults. The government and the community should make sure my rights are protected always." #160girlsandme #OrangetheWorld #16Days #equalityeffect

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Nov 25

On International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the 1st of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, we will be sharing quotes from 160 Girls Justice Club leaders about the lessons learnt while using the VJC tablets.

"I have learnt that a perpetrator is a person who commits a crime. The first thing you must do [after being defiled] tells someone who is near to you and whom you trust. These people can be a parent, a guardian or a teacher."

#GenerationEquality #16Days #OrangetheWorld #160girlsandme

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Oct 11

COVID may keep us apart, but we continue to work together to make girls’ rights real – happy International Day of the Girl Child from e² and 160 Girls! #GenerationEquality #160girlsandme #dayofthegirl #equalityeffect

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Sep 12

Engaging TEDX Santa Barbara podcast, Making Waves, with equality effect CEO Dr. Fiona Sampson - enjoy! #160girlsandme #equalityeffect

Check the link for the podcast https://tedxsantabarbara.com/2021/fiona-sampson-ending-impunity-for-child-rape/

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