vsEmpowering women defenders to win landmark cases on sexual violence. "A survivor herself, Patricia channels her experience into grassroots activism - supporting women and girls, advancing sustainable livelihoods, and challenging harmful gender norms. She ensured the survivor in this case received counselling, safe shelter, and protection from media exposure, while personally guiding the family through the justice system." @pbi_ee https://pbi-kenya.org/en/news/empowering-women-defenders-win-landmark-cases-sexual-violence
EMPOWERING WOMEN DEFENDERS TO WIN LANDMARK CASES ON SEXUAL VIOLENCE | PBI Kenya
In Kilifi County, Kenya, Patricia Loko Mutua stands as a symbol of resilience. She played a key role in securing a landmark 10-year prison sentence in 2024, in a case involving the prolonged sexual abuse of a 12-year-old girl. In a country where impunity for sexual violence is widespread, the 10-year sentence marked a rare and powerful victory - creating a judicial precedent, hope and momentum. A survivor herself, Patricia channels her experience into grassroots activism - supporting women and girls, advancing sustainable livelihoods, and challenging harmful gender norms.