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    "id": 770538,
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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Halake",
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        "legal_name": "Abshiro Soka Halake",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. A few weeks ago, I wanted to make a Statement on Elimination of Gender Based Violence (GBV). That was on the 25th of November, which is the International Day for Elimination of GBV mostly against women and anybody that is perceived to be vulnerable or has a different sexual orientation. Even though this has been overtaken by events, it is important for this House to not let it pass. Therefore, pursuant to Standing Order No. 46 (2) (a), I would like to still go ahead and make this Statement. This statement is, of course not only of general topical issue, but it also seeks to create awareness not just in this House, but to Kenya at large. It also seeks to address GBV and support international and local actions against GBV. Mr. Speaker, Sir, 25th November is dedicated to elimination of GBV around the world. It is important that this House does not just let it pass, even though, unfortunately, I did not issue the Statement on time. The United Nations (UN) started a campaign for 16 days called – it was called “16 Days of Activism against GBV” which was basically to create awareness and to bring attention to the issues around GBV. With this Statement, I would like to revisit a little bit the issue of the definition of the GBV. Sometimes, it is thought that GBV is just physical, but it is a lot more than that. GBV, as defined by The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is basically any harmful threat or act directed at any individual or group based on actual or perceived biological sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation and/or lack of adherence to varying socially constructed norms around masculinity and femininity. It is rooted in gender inequalities, patriarchy and power imbalances. This is why this House, as a powerful House, must understand what really constitutes GBV. As we know, GBV is as much sexual violence and a power tool, just like any other tool. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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