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Who We Are!

WOMEN IN JUSTICE CENTERS - WESTERN CHAPTER

Who We Are!

The Women in Justice Centers Committee of Women Human Rights Defenders was established to unite and strengthen women defenders within the social justice movement. The committee brings together women affiliated with Justice Centers, providing a coordinated platform to organize, advocate, and tackle systemic injustices faced by women and girls, especially those from marginalized and oppressed communities.

WIJC was formed to address the barriers women encounter, including isolation, limited resources, restricted access to legal support, and societal or institutional resistance. By creating a formal committee within the social justice movement, women defenders can collaborate, share knowledge, amplify their voices, and tackle systemic issues more effectively while linking their work to community-based justice centers. The committee's work spans the Lake Region, including Kakamega, Kisumu, Vihiga, Busia, Bungoma, Homa Bay, Siaya, and Migori. We engage grassroots women, women defenders, survivors of gender-based violence, and other marginalized groups whose voices are often excluded from decision-making and governance processes.

WIJC’s identity is rooted in solidarity, advocacy, and movement-building. As a committee within the social justice movement, we empower women defenders to be organized, visible, and effective in championing justice and equality for themselves and their communities.

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Our Vision, Mission & Values
Vision Statement
Women’s inclusion and diversity in the pursuit of social justice and human rights
Mission Statement
Promote gender equality and women’s rights through economic empowerment and putting an end to discrimination and violence against women and girls
OUR VALUES
We believe in building strong, supportive relationships among women through trust, care, and shared purpose. WIJC creates spaces for connection, mentorship, and collective growth, ensuring that women across Justice Centers are united, supported, and strengthened in their work and leadership.
We are committed to ethical, transparent, and values-driven engagement in all our work. WIJC upholds honesty and consistency in decision-making, partnerships, and advocacy, ensuring trust within the movement and with the communities we serve.
We promote clear roles, shared responsibility, and transparency within the justice ecosystem. WIJC strengthens accountability by supporting structured coordination, referral pathways, and feedback mechanisms between Justice Centers, partners, and communities.
We uphold collective action as a core principle, standing together across counties, communities, and movements to advance shared goals. Through coordinated efforts, WIJC amplifies voices, strengthens advocacy, and ensures that no struggle is addressed in isolation.
We recognize that women’s experiences are shaped by overlapping forms of discrimination, including gender, class, age, disability, and location. WIJC ensures that advocacy and strategies are inclusive, context-sensitive, and responsive to diverse realities across communities.
We believe in shared power and leadership across the movement. WIJC fosters inclusive decision-making, values diverse contributions, and strengthens the leadership of women across Justice Centers to influence agendas and systems at all levels.
We prioritize alignment, collaboration, and efficiency in all interventions. WIJC works to connect actors, streamline efforts, and reduce duplication, ensuring that initiatives are complementary, impactful, and responsive to community needs.
We are committed to addressing root causes of injustice by influencing policies, strengthening institutions, and shaping long-term solutions. WIJC focuses on transforming systems of governance, justice, and accountability to create sustainable impact.