{"id":5080,"date":"2024-12-15T05:27:54","date_gmt":"2024-12-15T05:27:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kenyatopstories.co.ke\/?p=5080"},"modified":"2024-12-15T05:27:54","modified_gmt":"2024-12-15T05:27:54","slug":"agness-kagure-calls-for-collective-action-against-gender-based-violence-in-powerful-address","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kenyatopstories.co.ke\/index.php\/2024\/12\/15\/agness-kagure-calls-for-collective-action-against-gender-based-violence-in-powerful-address\/","title":{"rendered":"Agnes\u2019s Kagure Calls for Collective Action Against Gender Based Violence In powerful Address"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>By admin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/kenyatopstories.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-14-at-12.56.54-PM-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5081\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kenyatopstories.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-14-at-12.56.54-PM-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/kenyatopstories.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-14-at-12.56.54-PM-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/kenyatopstories.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-14-at-12.56.54-PM-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/kenyatopstories.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-14-at-12.56.54-PM-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/kenyatopstories.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-14-at-12.56.54-PM-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/kenyatopstories.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-14-at-12.56.54-PM-1200x900.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/kenyatopstories.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-14-at-12.56.54-PM-1980x1485.jpeg 1980w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In a stirring address that resonated with hundreds present at the annual Empowerment Summit, billionaire businesswoman Agness Kagure emphasized the urgent need for collective action to combat gender-based violence (GBV) in society. With a firm stance against the rising incidents of violence affecting women, men, and children, Kagure highlighted the shared responsibility in addressing this crisis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe awareness about gender-based violence is crucial to inspire collective action against this injustice. GBV isn\u2019t just one person\u2019s issue; it\u2019s a societal crisis that impacts everyone,\u201d Kagure declared. Her words echoed through the auditorium, capturing the attention of activists, policymakers, and community leaders alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the founder of the Agness Kagure Foundation, she recounted the organization\u2019s long-standing commitment to the \u201cPower of Awareness\u201d movement and its mission to empower individuals and foster collaborative solutions that address GBV. \u201cEvery act of violence against any individual is a violation of our shared humanity and a setback to the progress we are striving so hard to achieve,\u201d Kagure stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, she announced an ambitious initiative aimed at ramping up resources and forging new collaborations with community-based organizations dedicated to tackling gender-based violence. \u201cWe are committed to win this war. We cannot afford to sit on the sidelines any longer,\u201d she urged, calling on all sectors of society to stand firm against this pervasive issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kagure directed a heartfelt message to the women in attendance, hailing them as \u201cthe backbone of our families and the heartbeat of the communities.\u201d Her passionate plea resonated deeply as she urged, \u201cNever let anyone make you less than you are. Your strength is your power.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event featured prominent speakers from various sectors, including law enforcement, healthcare, and advocacy groups, who echoed Kagure&#8217;s sentiments regarding the need for a unified front against GBV. Panel discussions explored innovative approaches to prevention, support, and recovery for survivors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As participants shared stories of resilience and hope, Agness Kagure\u2019s commitment to driving forward the fight against gender-based violence stood as a beacon for all. The Agness Kagure Foundation is poised to make a lasting impact, championing change and fostering empowerment in the ongoing battle against a complex and pervasive societal issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By the end of the summit, attendees left with renewed determination, armed with knowledge and a collective resolve to end gender-based violence and promote equality and safety for all members of society. The time for action is now, and the Agness Kagure Foundation is leading the charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By admin In a stirring address that resonated with hundreds present at the annual Empowerment&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5080","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kenyatopstories.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5080","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kenyatopstories.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kenyatopstories.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kenyatopstories.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kenyatopstories.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5080"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/kenyatopstories.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5080\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5082,"href":"https:\/\/kenyatopstories.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5080\/revisions\/5082"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kenyatopstories.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5080"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kenyatopstories.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5080"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kenyatopstories.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5080"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}