Forging Alliances, Fighting Femicide: NGEC and Swiss Embassy Unite Against Gender Violence

The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC), under the stewardship of its Chairperson Hon. Rehema Jaldesa, paid a courtesy call to H.E. Mirko Giulietti, Switzerland’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Offices in Nairobi. At the heart of the dialogue? A shared vision—to dismantle gender-based violence and chart a future free from femicide in Kenya.

This meeting, more than ceremonial, signals a powerful pivot towards multi-stakeholder partnerships. It heralds a new chapter of cross-border solidarity and institutional commitment, with the NGEC at the forefront, reinforcing Kenya’s constitutional promises to uphold equality, inclusion, and human dignity.

“This is not just a conversation—it is a coordinated call to action. Femicide is not only a human rights violation, it is a crisis that requires joint strategic responses across borders,” noted Hon. Jaldesa during the deliberations.

Switzerland, long known for its neutral diplomacy and human rights advocacy, has become an increasingly vital partner for Kenya in development matters. Under H.E. Giulietti’s leadership, the Swiss Mission in Nairobi has bolstered efforts around governance, peacebuilding, and sustainable development, making gender justice a central tenet of its cooperation.

We see gender equality as not just a women’s issue but a societal obligation,” said Ambassador Giulietti. “Switzerland is honoured to stand with Kenya, not as a distant donor but as a committed partner walking side by side with NGEC in this transformative journey.”

Chairperson Hon. Rehema Jaldesa, H.E. Mirko Giulietti – Switzerland’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Commissioner Caroline Lentupuru, Commissioner Nzomo Mbithuka, and Mr Paul Kuria – Director of Programmes and Research, pose for a group photo