Paul Arithi 
From left:Ms. Marieme Niang, Regional Gender Hub Lead, Africa and IFC Global GBV Lead, Ms. Sazini M., Hon. Harriette Chiggai, Women’s Rights Advisor to the President of Kenya and Ms. Karine Bachongy, Manager, Global Operations GEID. The leaders were pictured during the official launch of the IFC Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Hub at Radisson Blu, Upper Hill, Nairobi. The Hub aims to strengthen collaboration, knowledge sharing, and capacity building in addressing gender-based violence across Africa, while fostering inclusive and sustainable business practices.
- IFC Launches Initiatives to Address Gender-Based Violence and Harassment in Workplaces
IFC has unveiled two key initiatives, the Gender-Based Violence Center of Expertise and the Respect@Work Program,to address gender-based violence and harassment (GBVH) in workplaces around the globe.
GBV Lead, Ms. Sazini M., Hon. Harriette Chiggai, Women’s Rights Advisor to the
President of Kenya, Ms. Karine Bachongy, Manager, Global Operations GEID, and
Ms. Grace Kaome from the Federation of Kenya Employers.
The distinguished guests were photographed during the launch of the International
Finance Corporation (IFC) Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Hub, launch hosted at
Radisson Blu, Upper Hill, Nairobi. The Hub is designed to strengthen regional
collaboration in addressing GBV, offering a platform for research, knowledge
exchange, and partnership with public and private sector stakeholders. It also seeks
to drive systemic change by promoting safer, more inclusive workplaces and
communities across Africa.
