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Nyambura Gathumbi

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Nyambura works with Plan International Kenya Inc in the Nairobi office where she coordinates a project on prevention and eradication of violence against the girl child. Before joining Plan International, Nyambura had worked in various women’s rights organizations in the areas of gender, human rights, and youth sexuality and reproductive health. She holds a Bachelors of Arts degree in sociology and political science and is currently working on her thesis for the award of a Masters of Arts in Gender and development studies.The project which assesses the awareness levels of young women of the risks posed to them by use of internet technology will soon be available on line.It is hoped to access information to young women on how to engage safely in the cyberspace.

Nyambura is a feminist activist committed to the cause of women’s rights and is particularly interested in ensuring that women have their freedom of choice and are able to enjoy their human rights. She would like to venture into scholarship and especially in the area of feminist studies. She also has a keen interest in documentation of experiences that would provide learning to improve women’s lives.

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