Nairobi Arts Drive Targets Online Abuse

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The Activate Nairobi campaign concluded a week of arts-driven events highlighting gender equality and rising digital violence against women. Led by the Italian Embassy, IIC and AICS, the initiative featured exhibitions, dance performances, film screenings and literary readings. Young artists and refugee youth showcased work addressing abuse, online misogyny and resilience. Officials from the Ministry of Gender and UN Women urged stronger protection systems, noting the social and economic burden of gender-based violence.