In our pursuit of justice for survivors of sexual violence, UTU WETU engages in Strategic Impact Litigation to hold perpetrators and duty-bearers accountable. One significant facet of this endeavor is our involvement in cases related to conflict-related sexual violence and other forms of gender-based violence. For instance, Petition 122 stands as a landmark effort to seek accountability for the atrocities committed during the 2007 post-election violence in Kenya.
Today, @ICJKenya, @PHRKenya @IMLU_org, and UTU WETU convened a meeting to provide an update to the petitioners of petition 122.
The case pertains to holding the state accountable for the sexual violence inflicted upon survivors during the post-election period of 2007. pic.twitter.com/7lOc7huNtN
— UtuWetu (@utu_wetu) November 17, 2023
Through this litigation, we aim to compel the Kenyan government to fulfill its obligations in preventing, investigating, and prosecuting sexual violence crimes, as well as providing reparations to survivors. Despite the challenges and delays, our perseverance has yielded victories, such as the High Court ruling in favor of survivors in December 2020.
However, our work is far from over, as evidenced by ongoing appeals and efforts to ensure that justice is served comprehensively. By leveraging the legal system as a tool for social change, we strive to advance the rights and dignity of survivors while promoting accountability and ending impunity for perpetrators of sexual violence.