The Commission hosted a delegation from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) South Sudan for a focused learning exchange on Kenya’s evolving model for preventing and responding to Gender-Based Violence (GBV).
The visit provided an opportunity to share progress from the NGEC–JICA GBV Elimination Project Phase 1, which has played a key role in improving coordination, institutional capacity, and survivor-centred practices within Kenya’s protection systems.
Central to the discussions was Kenya’s growing emphasis on equipping frontline responders with the skills needed to handle cases sensitively, confidentially, and efficiently.
Through targeted training, police officers, healthcare workers, social service personnel, and other duty bearers have gained deeper understanding of GBV’s far-reaching impact and the importance of timely,trauma-informed support.
Many institutions have already begun integrating these lessons into daily operations, resulting in better case management and more consistent referral pathways.
