Legal and policy measures, along with broader societal support, are essential in addressing and mitigating Gender-Based Violence (GBV), including violence facilitated through digital platforms (Technology-Facilitated GBV). The Registrar, Ann Nderitu, CBS noted this while in leading a panel discussion at the National Conference on Technology-Facilitated GBV (TF-GBV), organized by the State Department of Gender and Affirmative Action in collaboration with the National Democratic Institute on 9th December, 2024 in Nairobi.
The Registrar further noting of various milestones of ORPP in supporting women aspiring and in political leadership “The ORPP is actively working to enhance the capacity of women within political parties by ways such as providing essential psycho-social support, thereby equipping them to effectively manage TF-GBV and other negative consequences associated with politics and elections”, she said. Additionally, she informed of the ORPP initiative to engage the youth in universities, having already collaborated with seven institutions nationwide to foster a culture of good governance.
Registrar with the chief guest Chief Justice Hon. Martha Koome and guests after the official opening of the T-GBV workshop
She further noted the need for punitive measures of T-GBV perpetrates noting, “time has come to criminalize misinformation and disinformation, which, based on historical evidence, can incite political conflict and violence.”
The Registrar also urged young people to reject technology-driven vices and instead leverage their digital skills to advocate for positive initiatives in online environments. She was among the distinguished guests at the event, presided over by Chief Justice Hon. Martha Koome on 9th December, 2024. Other participants were drawn from the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC), and various non-state actors including women youth tech startups.