About this Pillar

Protecting and promoting human rights is fundamental in creating a just and equitable society. Kenya’s 2010 Constitution has a progressive Bill of Rights that provides for specific rights for women, youth, children, Persons with Disabilities, minority and marginalized groups as well as older members of the society. However, the country has a history of rampant violation of these rights by both state and non-state actors, with little or no redress.  Examples include police brutality against the youth especially in Nairobi’s informal settlements; violation of women’s property rights; gender based violence; and exclusion of segments of the society including women and youth from political leadership and other developmental processes. CEEC aims at on the one hand, building the capacity of right holders to claim and defend their rights, and on the other hand, strengthening the duty bearers’ capacity to fulfill their obligation of respecting, protecting and promoting the human rights of all.

Projects Implemented

• Curbing Alcohol and Substance Abuse Through Policy Dialogue and Life Skills School Program in Kikuyu Sub County, Kiambu County (2022-2024)
• Curbing Alcohol and Substance Abuse in Kiambu County Through Legal and Policy Reform (2018-2021)
• Alleviating poverty in Burnt Forest through Women’s Economic Empowerment (2015)
• Promotion and Protection of Women’s Inheritance Rights in Murang’a County (2012-2013)
• Promoting and protection of Human Rights within Nairobi’s Informal Settlements (2012)