Ann Njogu
Ann Njogu is a lawyer and activist from Kenya. In 2010, she received the International Women of Courage Award.[1]
Work
Njogu is the director of the Centre for Rights Education and Awareness. The center made a record of violence based on gender after the December 2007 Kenyan elections.[2] Njogu was also a leader in the Multi-Sectoral Committee on Constitutional Reform, the Joint Dialogue Forum on Constitutional Reform, and a delegate to the Bomas National Conference on Constitutional Reforms. These groups worked for better government.[1]
The 2006 Sexual Offenses Act
Njogu helped write the law for Kenya’s Sexual Offenses Act. This act became law in 2006.[1][3]
This law protects women from sexual and gender based violence. It helps abused women to find justice[4] Njogu also gave counseling and support to the victims of sexual and gender-based violence. [4] Njogu started centers to give information, legal aid, counseling and psychosocial support to women. The centers are all over the country. The first center was in Kibera slum. [4]
Arrests
In 2007, Njogu wanted a review of the salaries of the members of parliament. Kenya is very poor, but the members of parliament received a lot of money. The police attacked Njogu and took her to jail. [1] Njoogu and the others who were arrested filed a Constitutional reference. It was called "Ann Njogu and others versus the State." It said the police could not keep a Kenyan citizen in jail for more than 24 hours.[1]
In 2008, Njokgu helped to start the Civil Society Congress. This group worked for better government after the 2007 Kenyan election. [5] In 2008 Njogu said there might be corrupttion in the sale of the Grand Regency Hotel. The police arrested Njokgu and they beat her. [6][1]
Awards
Njogu received a 2010 International Women of Courage Award from the U.S. Department of State.[1]
Other websites
- The Centre for Rights, Education and Awareness (CREAW) Archived 2015-12-25 at the Wayback Machine
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