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    "id": 1509339,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1509339/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Tabitha Mutinda",
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    "content": "On behalf of Sen. Hamida Kibwana, I stand to make a Statement on the global observation of the 16 days of activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV). Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise Pursuant to Standing Order No.52(1) to make a Statement on a matter of general topical concern, namely the global observations of the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence, which commenced on the 25th November, 2024, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and will culminate on 10th December, 2024, Human Rights Day. This global campaign calls for urgent action to end all forms of GBV, a persistent issue that continues to affect millions worldwide, including here in Kenya. GBV is not only a gross violation of human rights but also a significant barrier to achieving gender equality, sustainable development, and the protection of vulnerable populations. In Kenya, the prevalence of gender-based violence remains alarmingly high. According to the Kenya Demographic and Health Surveys 2022, over 38 per cent of women---"
}