Empowering Indigenous Women. Strengthening Communities.
The Indigenous Women Council (IWC) is a movement of indigenous women leaders and grassroots organizations working to advance the rights, leadership, and economic empowerment of indigenous women and girls across Kenya.
The Challenge Indigenous Women Face
Indigenous women in Kenya face many structural barriers, including:
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Gender Inequality
Women have limited representation in leadership and decision-making spaces.
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Economic Marginalization
Limited access to land ownership, financial resources, and economic opportunities.
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Limited Access to Education
Girls in indigenous communities face barriers to completing education.
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Climate Change
Droughts and environmental shocks disproportionately affect women in pastoralist communities.
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Cultural Barriers
Certain traditional practices limit opportunities for women and girls. The Indigenous Women Council works to address these challenges through advocacy, leadership development, and community programs.
The Indigenous Women Council operates in indigenous communities across northern and arid regions of Kenya, including 23 Counties
These counties are home to indigenous communities facing social, economic, and environmental challenges.
Be Part of the Change
Join us in championing equal rights, opportunities, and spaces for indigenous women and girls.