On 25th November 2025, CREAW officially kicked off the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, joining national and county partners in amplifying this year’s global call: UNiTE to End Digital Violence Against Women and Girls.
Every year, the 16 Days campaign serves as a reminder of the collective responsibility we hold in dismantling the barriers that stand in the way of gender equality. This year, CREAW placed a deliberate focus on a form of violence that is growing quietly yet harming loudly digital violence. From online harassment and cyberstalking to non-consensual image sharing, women and girls are increasingly facing new forms of harm as more aspects of life shift online.
CREAW’s commitment to ending violence against women and girls extends to all spaces offline and online. Throughout the 16 days, we created awareness across its digital platforms, breaking down what digital violence looks like, outlining available legal protections, and signposting institutions where survivors can seek help. This approach ensured that women and girls not only understand the risks in digital spaces but also know their rights and where to access support.
In Nairobi, we joined partners under the Kibera Gender Advocacy Network (KGAN) at the DC Grounds to launch the 2025 16 Days of Activism. The activation highlighted the rising threat of technology-facilitated gender-based violence, including online harassment, deepfakes, blackmail, and misinformation. During the engagement, CREAW showcased its comprehensive survivor-centered support, including access to free legal aid, psychosocial services, and sustained advocacy for safer and more accountable digital spaces.
In Mombasa, CREAW joined partners under the County Gender-Based Violence Technical Working Group (GBV-TWG) at Tononoka to launch the 16 Days campaign, echoing the global theme, “Unite to End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls,” and reinforcing the need for multi-sectoral collaboration to address both online and offline forms of violence.
In Nyeri County, more than 100 girls and young mothers were sensitized on gender-based violence, teenage pregnancy, HIV/AIDS, drug and substance use, and mental health during the campaign launch. Together with county leaders and partners, CREAW reinforced a collective stand for action and accountability against violence. Addressing the participants, Nyeri MCA Hon. Agnes Wachira encouraged the girls to speak out and pursue empowerment through education and skills acquisition, affirming that, “You are not alone. You deserve dignity, safety, and justice. Your voice matters. Your dreams matter. Your life matters.”
To amplify awareness, CREAW also joined Radio Maisha on the Staarabika show, where our lawyer Evelyn Apondi unpacked: How to identify digital violence, what survivors can do and how the law protects victims
This conversation allowed thousands of listeners to better understand online safety and their digital rights.
By centering digital violence within the broader fight against gender inequality, CREAW reaffirms its leadership in championing women’s rights and advancing a society where every woman and girl can thrive on the streets, in their homes and equally online.