Kenya's Faith Leaders Unite to Protect Children: A Landmark Declaration and Handbook Launched
By Brumo Aero Family Media Staff Writer In a major step forward for child protection, Kenya's religious leaders have signed a landmark declaration committing to safeguard children from violence, abuse, and harmful practices. The National Religious Leaders' Declaration on Child Safeguarding was endorsed at the first National Religious Leaders' Summit on Child Safeguarding, convened by the Ministry of Gender, Culture, and Children Services, the Inter-Religious Council of Kenya (IRCK), and UNICEF. The declaration is accompanied by the launch of "Faith for Life: Protecting and Safeguarding Our Children," a faith-based handbook designed to equip religious institutions with practical tools to strengthen child-friendly policies and promote positive parenting. Cabinet Secretary for Gender, Culture, and Children Services, Hon. Hanna Wendot Cheptumo, emphasized the government's commitment to working with faith actors, civil society, and stakeholders to end v...
