The Kenya University Sports Federation Western Conference (KUSFWE) stands in solidarity with the global community in observing the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence from 25th November to 10th December 2024. This campaign, beginning with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and culminating on International Human Rights Day, calls for urgent action to address gender-based violence (GBV).

A Call to Action

We, the Kenya University Sports Conference, urge our affiliate member universities, through Games Tutors, Sports Officers, and Directors of Sports, to organize internal games and sports events that spotlight GBV prevention. Sports provide a powerful platform to unite, educate, and promote values of inclusion, friendship, respect, excellence, and zero tolerance for violence.

The Reality

UNODC/UN Women (2022) reported 88,900 women and girls killed globally by intimate partners or family members, with Africa leading at 20,000 victims. This tragedy demands immediate intervention.

Action Points

1. Organize internal sports festivals with Olympic values (inclusion, friendship, respect, excellence) to address GBV prevention.
2. Facilitate discussions during sports events on ending violence in homes, workplaces, and communities.
3. Dedicate games and sports activities to raise awareness about GBV.
4. Amplify advocacy online through platforms like WhatsApp, Facebook, and TikTok using hashtags:
• #EndViolenceAgainstWomen
• #StopFemicide
• #UkiachwaAchika