Margaret Kenyatta in the US for high end UN women fete

First Lady Margaret Kenyatta arrived in New York, USA on Saturday to attend the 63rd Session of the Commission on the Status of Women which is taking place at the United Nations Headquarters.

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The meeting which began on 11th and ends on 22nd of this month is being attended by delegations of representatives of member states, UN bodies and the non-governmental organizations accredited to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).

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The theme for this year’s session is: “Social protection systems, access to public services and sustainable infrastructure for gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls;” while the rallying call is: “Women’s empowerment and the link to sustainable development”.

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During the meeting, Kenya will showcase her efforts in developing social protection mechanisms including the First Lady’s Beyond Zero Initiative.

On arrival in New York, First Lady Margaret Kenyatta was received by Kenya’s Ambassador to the US, Robison Njeru Githae and Ambassador Koki Muli Grignon  who is the Deputy Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kenya to the United Nations.

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