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    "id": 542925,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. (Ms.) Kanyua",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Priscilla Nyokabi Kanyua",
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    "content": "In the women rights arena, we have the Maputo Protocol, which is way ahead of its time. A lot of our constitutions do not even reach where the Maputo Protocol is. The Maputo Protocol even allows women to inherit on equal terms as their male counterparts. A female child and a male child are equal in all respects. We are asking that in our African countries, we continue to adopt these very positive influences that are coming from the regional bodies. The Maputo Protocol would be one such document. We have many. I have had occasion to look at the solemn declaration of the African Heads of State and government on peace and security. Again, a fairly elaborate framework on African government Heads of state and governments promising that they will not engage in activities that are going to cause Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and refugees. In Africa, we have to start saying ‘no’ to war and embrace conflict resolution mechanisms that are peaceful. It is only through peace that we can develop. As long as war remains an aspect of Africa, we remain in trouble. So, looking at the solemn declaration of the African Heads of State and governments on peace and security, I think that is the way we want to go – to make sure that in our countries, we are not engaging in activities that are going to produce IDPs and refugees. We say this completely aware that Kenya is still struggling with the burden of refugees in Dadaab, Kakuma and many other urban areas. We must make our countries peaceful, and our environment conducive, so that our people can live in peace. It will take no less than the Head of States and governments to ensure a peaceful environment in Africa. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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