March 2, 2011: Panel- Women's ESCR in Kenya under the New Constitution
Kenya has recently adopted a new Constitution which enshrines economic and social rights. FIDA Kenya and ESCR-Net are organizing a two part dialogue to explore what new possibilities exist for advocacy and litigation on women's economic and social rights, what lessons can be drawn from other countries that recognize ESCR and strategies moving forward.
WOMEN'S ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL RIGHTS IN KENYA UNDER THE NEW CONSTITUTION
(Two Part Series)
55TH SESSION OF CSW - UN Headquarters, New York
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(1) Informal Interactive Discussion: 24th February 2011 at 8-9:30am CHURCH CENTRE, HARDIN ROOM, 11th Floor
FIDA Kenya and ESCR-Net will be leading an interactive discussion with participants on what Kenya's new Constitution means for women, what are some of the key obstacles and lessons learned women's groups should be aware of, and what important opportunities exist? Participants from around the work will share their experiences and approaches and some general conclusions will be drawn.
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(2) Panel Presentation: 2nd March 2011 at 12-1:30pm CHURCH CENTRE, BOSS ROOM, 8TH Floor
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ACTIVITY |
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12.00-12.15 pm |
Welcome and Introduction Rebecca Brown-ESCR-Net & Nelly Matheka FIDA-K |
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12.15-12.30 pm |
Overview of ESC rights and the Kenyan Constitution Claris Ogangah, FIDA-K |
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12.30-12.45 pm |
Advocacy and capacity-building work on Women's Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Rebecca Brown, ESCR-Net |
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12.45-1.00 pm |
Reflect on ESCR in South Africa or other country - the importance of ESCR being constitutionally justiciable, what have the challenges been, what are some key lessons learned and what have been some successful strategies that Kenya might be able to use/learn from. Speaker TBA |
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1.00-1.25 pm |
Plenary Mercy Deche FIDA-K |
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1.25-1.30 pm |
Vote of Thanks Nelly Matheka FIDA-K |
Kenya has recently adopted a new Constitution which enshrines economic and social rights. During CSW 55, FIDA Kenya and ESCR-Net are organizing a two part dialogue to explore what new possibilities exist for advocacy and litigation on women's economic and social rights, what lessons can be drawn from other countries that recognize ESCR and strategies moving forward.