Thread by @kavsmaina

@MOH_Kenya this is what Survivors of Sexual violence want from you.

1. A transparent and participatory process in accordance with international standards. A comprehensive plan that is implemented to respond to sexual violence in Kenya.

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@MOH_Kenya provide quality free, comprehensive, survivor centered and trauma informed interventions to all survivors of sexual violence & ensure full implementation.

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@MOH_Kenya develop interventions to address mental health needs of survivors. These include mobile outreach, individual counseling & support groups.
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@MOH_Kenya conduct National and County assessments of the capacity and ability of public and private health facilities to provide essential post rape care. Including forensic documentation.

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@MOH_Kenya we need you to ensure availability and provision of free, focus is on FREE, ESSENTIAL EMERGENCY post rape care at all public and private health facilities across Kenya.

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@MOH_Kenya Issue a written public notice to all medical personnel to adhere to the National Guidelines on Mgmt of Sexual Violence in Kenya and to the Sexual Offenses Act, 2006 as well as the Medical Treatment Regulations 2012 while attending to Survivors.

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@MOH_Kenya County governments should prioritize implementation of health policies, laws and regulations on management of sexual violence.

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@MOH_Kenya lastly, we must focus on training our healthcare providers on Survivor care. We must also allocate resources for them to do their jobs.

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