National Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Dr. Moses Wetang\u2019ula, has called on UNICEF to prioritize the boy child in their advocacy initiatives, emphasizing that boys have become an \u201cendangered species\u201d as most child rights efforts have predominantly focused on girls.<\/p>\n
Wetang\u2019ula expressed concern that the boy child in Kenya is \u201csuffering in silence,\u201d with little attention being given to their challenges. \u201cAll efforts have been put into uplifting the girl child. UNICEF should intervene because they have the capacity,\u201d he remarked during a meeting with UNICEF Kenya Representative Dr. Shaheen Nilofer at Parliament Buildings on Thursday.<\/p>\n
He highlighted the imbalance created by the disproportionate focus on girls, noting that while commendable progress has been made in empowering the girl child, boys are increasingly being neglected. \u201cUNICEF has done well in uplifting the girl child. They have moved the girl from the kitchen to the table. However, the boy child has been forgotten, and this imbalance could lead to a divided society,\u201d Wetang\u2019ula said.<\/p>\n
The Speaker emphasized the urgent need for policies that equally protect the boy child, ensuring fairness and equality in society. He illustrated this by recounting a personal observation from his Catholic church, where girls actively participate in worship through liturgical dances while boys remain passive spectators.<\/p>\n
Wetang\u2019ula pledged the National Assembly\u2019s support for UNICEF\u2019s initiatives, particularly those aimed at alleviating poverty and promoting equality. \u201cThe National Assembly is ready to collaborate with UNICEF. The organization is a vital partner in promoting government efforts,\u201d he affirmed.<\/p>\n
Deputy Speaker Hon. Gladys Boss and Migori County MP Hon. Fatuma Zainab were also present during the meeting.<\/p>\n
Dr. Nilofer acknowledged the critical role of the National Assembly in supporting UNICEF\u2019s agenda, noting that collaboration with the legislative body would bolster their efforts to advance children\u2019s rights across the country. She stressed that, despite notable achievements in protecting children\u2019s rights, challenges remain, with approximately 2.5 million children still out of school due to various factors.<\/p>\n
UNICEF, she added, remains committed to working in sectors such as agriculture, education, and social protection, which are vital for the well-being of children and communities.<\/p>\n
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