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Margeret Lolinganyangi, Kongelai, Rift Valley Province
Margeret Lolinganyangi, centre, celebrates International Women's Day 2012 in Kongelai, Rift Valley Province.
Margaret says:
“International Woman’s day is a celebration on what ActionAid has contributed to this community. We say no to FGM and early marriage. In addition, we say yes to more power. Today is March 8th and a day where our voice is loud and clear.”
“This year, the theme is ‘connecting girls, inspiring futures’. That’s a very good theme because girls are the future for women’s rights and for this country. Also it is an important obligation for women like myself to show young girls direction.”
“I am a widow with six children from 16 to 25 years. Three of the children are still living with me. I have two cows, ten goats and a plot with vegetables. It is hard to provide for all of us, but we manage.”
Kongelai Local Rights Programme (LRP) mainly deals with the sponsorship work with three thematic focuses: Right to Education; Human Security in Conflict and Emergencies and Women Rights. According to the Ministry of Education, the Illiteracy levels in Kongelai Division stands at 95%. The enrolment and retention rates for children in the schools are also poor, largely due to prevailing negative cultural practices. Some of these practices include female genital mutilation, forced early marriages, moranism and cattle rustling.
Photo: Søren Bjerregaard/ActionAid
Margeret Lolinganyangi, Kongelai, Rift Valley Province
Margeret Lolinganyangi, centre, celebrates International Women's Day 2012 in Kongelai, Rift Valley Province.
Margaret says:
“International Woman’s day is a celebration on what ActionAid has contributed to this community. We say no to FGM and early marriage. In addition, we say yes to more power. Today is March 8th and a day where our voice is loud and clear.”
“This year, the theme is ‘connecting girls, inspiring futures’. That’s a very good theme because girls are the future for women’s rights and for this country. Also it is an important obligation for women like myself to show young girls direction.”
“I am a widow with six children from 16 to 25 years. Three of the children are still living with me. I have two cows, ten goats and a plot with vegetables. It is hard to provide for all of us, but we manage.”
Kongelai Local Rights Programme (LRP) mainly deals with the sponsorship work with three thematic focuses: Right to Education; Human Security in Conflict and Emergencies and Women Rights. According to the Ministry of Education, the Illiteracy levels in Kongelai Division stands at 95%. The enrolment and retention rates for children in the schools are also poor, largely due to prevailing negative cultural practices. Some of these practices include female genital mutilation, forced early marriages, moranism and cattle rustling.
Photo: Søren Bjerregaard/ActionAid