Women in tourism signs an MOU with KUDHEIHA to end SGBV
The Kenya Union of Domestic Workers, Hotels, Educational Institutions, Hospitals, and Allied Workers (KUDHEIHA) and the Association of Women in Tourism (KAWT) have signed a memorandum of understanding to protect women in the hospitality industry from sexual harassment and gender-based violence in the workplace.
Kenya’s Women’s Tourism Association demanded that the government enact measures to guarantee a decrease in the increasing number of femicide cases.
Speaking during the signing of the MOU yesterday in Nairobi, the association’s national chairperson, Pauline Nduva, emphasized that the move was necessary since the majority of women work in the hospitality sector, which has also witnessed a number of the GBV cases recently.
“The MOU we are signing today with KUDHEIHA workers’ union is therefore a commitment—to not only support the prevention of gender-based violence but also to ensure assistance for those who are affected. We must leave no stone unturned in our efforts to mitigate risks and aid victims.” Said Nduva
Through training and campaigning, the MOU seeks to educate the workforce and eliminate stigma against women who experience gender-based violence.
“This is not merely a corporate responsibility; it is a moral imperative that reflects our values, integrity, and humanity. What does this commitment look like? It begins with education and awareness. We must cultivate a culture of understanding among the targeted groups about the realities of SGBV. Workshops, training sessions, and open dialogues are essential.”Nduva emphasised
