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PRDP is an indigenous women’s and girl’s network that champions the rights of women among the pastoralist communities through strengthening their capacities to influence policies, decision making processes and address harmful cultural practices that demean the dignity of women and girls in the society. The group is women driven whose key mandate is to raise not only the voice and status of indigenous women but also to spearhead local initiatives aimed at securing human rights, safety, women access to natural resources and wellbeing. Pokot and Turkana like any other indigenous peoples community in Kenya is strongly bound to its rich tradition and cultural practices. Women are the major victims of human rights violation. PRDP emerged as a result of continued conflict and displacement of women, to advocate for the rights of women to a peaceful co existence, mitigate gender based violence, climate justice, Economic, Social and cultural rights for women.
The Pokot and Turkana are highly drought vulnerable smallholder/agro-pastoralist and pastoralist who over the years have been unable to meet their household nutritional and food requirements for most parts of the year and resort to handouts by various groups. There is high insecurity in Pokot and Turkana County due to banditry, cattle rustling and clan/tribal conflicts, mostly triggered by competition for scarce natural resources. This hinders development and access to basic social services and increases the vulnerability of the local communities. Women of Pokot origin bear the brand of conflict among the pastoralist communities of northern Kenya.
PRDP addresses both structural and cultural barriers to economic empowerment of women and girls in Kenya. These strategies aim to create an enabling environment where women and girls can actively participate in economic activities and enjoy the same opportunities as men, ultimately contributing to gender equality and sustainable development. Our Strategies include: We expand access to financial services, such as savings and internal lending programs, access to savings accounts, credit and insurance for women and girls.
Gender-based violence is a pervasive issue in many parts of the world, including Kenya. It can take various forms, including physical, sexual, psychological, and economic abuse. Preventing gender-based violence is a complex and multifaceted challenge that requires efforts on multiple levels, including individual, community, and societal. PRDP strategy includes: Education and Awareness; Legal reforms; support services; Economic empowerment; community engagement; preventing violence in intimate relationships; mentorship education programs; social media and technology awareness; workplace policies; media representation; engaging men and boys; data collection and research and international collaboration
Women, especially in developing countries, often bear a heavier burden when it comes to the impacts of climate change. This is due to factors such as their roles in caregiving, agriculture, and water resource management, as well as limited access to resources and decision-making power. Climate change exacerbates existing inequalities, with women often having limited access to land, financial resources, education, and technology. This restricts their ability to adapt to changing environmental conditions and make a living. Climate-related disasters can increase the risk of gender-based violence against women, including sexual harassment, exploitation, and domestic violence.
Women leadership advocacy seeks to achieve gender equality in leadership positions. It acknowledges that women have historically been underrepresented in leadership roles and aims to rectify this imbalance. PRDP advocacy efforts often focus on empowering women to pursue leadership roles. This may involve providing training, mentorship programs, and resources to help women develop the skills and confidence needed for leadership positions. It also works to challenge and break down stereotypes and biases that may hinder women from ascending to leadership roles.
