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National Gender and Equality Commission Act, 2011.

País/Territorio
Kenya
Tipo de documento
Legislación
Fecha
2011 (2012)
Fuente
FAO, FAOLEX
Título completo
An Act of Parliament to establish the National Gender and Equality Commission as a successor to the Kenya National Human Rights and Equality Commission pursuant to Article 59(4) of the Constitution; to provide for the membership, powers and functions of the Commission, and for connected purposes.
Materia
Agricultura y desarrollo rural
Palabra clave
Desarrollo agrícola Género Institución
Área geográphica
Africa, Africa Oriental
Resumen

This Act provides for the establishment of the National Gender and Equality Commission and provides for investigation by the Commission and related matters. The Commission shall be a successor in title to the Kenya National Human Rights and Equality Commission established by Article 59 of the Constitution. The functions of the Commission shall include: (a) promote gender equality and freedom from discrimination in accordance with Article 27 of the Constitution; (b) monitor, facilitate and advise on the integration of the principles of equality and freedom from discrimination in all national and county policies, laws, and administrative regulations in all public and private institutions; (c) prepare and submit annual reports to Parliament on the status of implementation of its obligations under this Act; and (d) conduct audits on the status of special interest groups including minorities, marginalised groups, persons with disability, women, youth and children. After concluding an investigation or an inquiry under this Act, the Commission shall make a report to the State organ, public office or organization to which the investigation relates.

Texto completo
Inglés
Página web
www.kenyalaw.org

Referencias - Legislación

Implementa

Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

Legislación | Kenya | 2010

Palabra clave: Protección del medio ambiente, Patrimonio cultural, Derechos humanos, Desarrollo agrícola, Política/planificación, Gobernanza, Acceso-a-la-justicia, Reforma constitucional, Derechos tradicionales/derechos consuetudinarios, Género, Gobierno local, Derechos de propiedad, Participación pública, Desarrollo sostenible, Biodiversidad, Control de la contaminación, Planificación ambiental, Cumplimiento/aplicación, Derecho a un medio ambiente limpio/sano, Control de calidad de los alimentos/inocuidad de los alimentos, Derecho a la alimentación, Seguridad alimentaria, Tenencia de tierras, Institución, Manejo de recursos hídricos, Uso sostenible, Derecho al agua

Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX