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Where rape survivors fight for justice amid stigma, trauma

by WKF Activist May 27, 2018

SILENCE BREAKERS

The #metoo campaign was covered extensively by the media internationally, with reputable titles such as TIME magazine honouring the “Silence Breakers” as the “Time Person of the Year, 2017”, lauding the survivors for their courage to come out and speak boldly against their perpetrators. The #metoo campaign has had its fair share of the domino effects, including the fall of various powerful men. These include comedian and actor Bill Cosby, who was convicted of three counts of aggravated indecent assault against a woman, Fox News Executive Bill O’Reilley and Hollywood Film maker Harvery Weistein.

Kenya’s “rape taboo” spurs women in slums to report attacks via SMS

by WKF Activist May 27, 2018

“In Kenya, we are socialised to believe sex, sexuality and sexual violence is a private issue. People don’t discuss it – it’s a complete no-go zone,” said Wangu Kanja, founder of the charity operating the SMS service, and also a rape survivor.

“Those who do speak out about being raped are not taken seriously and can face negative reactions from their family, community and police. Most survivors have no one to turn to for help such as getting medical care or even reporting the crime.”