Call for papers-Implementing the Constitution of Kenya (2010): Opportunities and Challenges for Women

Abstract

Dear All,

The debates on the implementation of Kenya’s Constitution (2010) continue unabated, three years after the promulgation of what was celebrated as a document meant to recognize and secure the rights of women, and indeed all groups and individuals in the country. So far, the bulk of these debates have been situated in the print and electronic media, yielding broad statements regarding the place and rights of women as envisaged in the new constitution.

Little concerted and scholarly scrutiny of how exactly women may or should benefit as the constitution is implemented has been undertaken.Nor have such debates illuminated the challenges and opportunities that the new constitution offers women in this country. Owing to this, the University of Nairobi’s African Women’s Studies Centre in collaboration with the School of Law, School of Journalism, Centre for Human Rights and Peace and the Institute for Diplomacy and International Studies have organized a two-day conference as part of the University’s 100 Days Rapid Results Initiative (RRI). Slated for October 17 – 18th 2013 at the University of Nairobi’s Main Campus, the conference seeks to bring together scholars and practitioners on gender issues to engage on a range of questions regarding the role and the place of women in Kenya’s Constitution (2010).

Dr Jane Wambui Committee Coordinator