SEXUAL AND GENDER BASED VIOLENCE/ FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION

Sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) refers to any act that is perpetrated against a person’s will and is based on gender norms and unequal power relationships. SGBV are pervasive problems within Kenya, with 1 in 3 Kenyan females reported having experienced an act of sexual violence before the age of 18. Between 39-47% of women experience GBV in their lifetime, exhibiting the need for multi-pronged efforts to combat this insidious public health problem.