| dc.description.abstract | The realization of a human rights state in Kenya has been a mirage because both state and nonstate
actors have failed to acknowledge that sustainable development of the country must take
account of the people's human rights.
It is becoming clear that increasing numbers of Kenyans now know their human rights and where
to seek help whenever such abuses occur. Women have been discriminated owing to sexism, for
example, being disinherited of property because of their gender. The rights of children to
education, health and self-fulfillment have remained un-actualised. This situation has been
exacerbated by absent or inadequate legislative and policy measures and programmes to check or
correct the resource and facility gaps, cultural inhibitions and other prejudices which are
normative within these groups. The study examines the impact of communication on public
awareness and understanding of human rights within Dandora area in the last three years. It,
specifically looks at whether communication has had any impact on pertinent issues related to
respect for human rights, general awareness within the community, utilization of both state and - non state institutions that offer human rights protection and promotion in the community like police stations, provincial administrators, civil society organizations, community based
organizations, faith based organizations among others.
The study established that there is strong link between communication and human rights and the
public awareness campaigns carried out have positive results. There is increased awareness on
human rights by members of the public as a result of the campaigns. | en |
