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A well-structured society that is socially, politically and economically developed, with the full and equal participation of women and men in leadership and decision-making
Our Mission
To increase the presence of women in leadership and decision-making positions, with a focus on quality and capacity and to work towards the creation of a more conducive social, political, economic and democratic and environment for the equal participation of women.
Our History
The Education Centre for Women in Democracy (ECWD) was founded as a society on July 22 1993 by women who contested in Kenya’s first multiparty General Elections in 1992, in response to the frustrations caused by women’s absence and exclusion from decision-making positions, and by the lack of vehicular support structures for women seeking such positions. ECWD subsequently registered as a non-profit and non-partisan Non-Governmental Organization for women in politics, public life and decision-making on August 22, 1996. ECWD holds Consultative (Roster) Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN-ECOSOC).
Our Objectives
1. To enhance awareness about women as mainstream political players
2. To improve public perception and reception of women rights and issues
3. To identify and build capacity of potential women leaders
4. To promote unity among women leaders and build their capacity as effective leaders
5. To promote the participation of younger women in public life and leadership
6. To promote coordination and networking among like-minded organizations nationally and regionally
7. To intensify and strengthen women's human rights, civic and voter education initiatives for the masses
Our Strategies
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Enhancing awareness about women as mainstream political players; building the self-esteem and confidence of women as leaders in society; de-mystifying politics for all women and providing support for women leaders at all levels.
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Strengthening civic education initiatives for purposes of encouraging communities to make informed choices
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Promoting the upholding and respect for women’s human rights through human rights education and legal empowerment of communities
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Networking and strategic partnerships
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Advocating and lobbying for a conducive social, political, economic and democratic society for women’s equal participation
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Supporting and lobbying for peace-building, conflict prevention and resolution as well as encouraging international cooperation and the abolition of all forms of oppression, racism, chauvinism, sexism, social bigotry, exploitation and discrimination.
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Promoting holistic approaches to civil, political rights & freedoms, social and economic rights
OUR ACTIVITIES
Our activities are carried out among rural and urban communities and at national and regional levels. The activities include, but are not limited to the following.
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Capacity-building for women leaders and aspirants
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Women’s human rights education
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Civic education at community level
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Community mobilization
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Training workshops and seminars (e.g. for community-based human rights educators and policy makers)
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Development and publication of resource materials and awareness creation through the media
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Research and information dissemination on women’s human rights issues
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