The Institute of Anthropology, Gender and African Studies held a meeting with UNFPA
on students selection for internship after the completion of the GBVIE course.
The Institute of Anthropology, Gender and African Studies (UoN) in conjunction with UNFPA,
UNHCR and UNICEF conducted a 2 week certificate course on Gender Based Violence
in Emergencies (GBViE). The course started on 23rd September 2019 and ended on
4th October 2019.
The Institute of Anthropology, Gender and African studies held a dinner party for
Fourth Year B.A Anthropology students on 17th May 2019 at Tintin Restaurant.
Alumni of the Institute and invited guests addressed the students.
This area of focus offers professionals and non-professionals who are interested in heritage and museum a chance to tackle development issues related to heritage management. It allows them to acquire the knowledge and skills to effectively manage and use the cultural heritage to ensure its conservation and integration in the development of society.
The objective of the programme is to provide students with skills to enable them to:-
Prof. Salome Bukachi attended a three-day global conference on gender equality and wellbeing
of women. It was held in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Over 6,000 delegates
including world leaders attended the conference whose focus was exploring lasting solutions
to challenges faced by women. From keynotes to social enterprise pitches, workshops to film
festivals, there were countless opportunities to engage, gather inspiration, and build a more
gender equal world.
The University of Nairobi convened a meeting of stakeholders to spearhead the rebirth of Nairobi city through the establishment of a world class museum of art that would eventually lead to the creation of culture and creative art zone for the city residents and visitors.
European Union Commission official Ivan Ginga made a presentation to IAGAS students
on possible funding opportunities for graduate studies and fellowship.
More information on the types of funding offered can be accessed here:
https://ec.europa.eu/info/research-and-innovation/funding/funding-opportunities/fellowships-and-individual-research-grants_en
Ms. Anne Munyiva is a Commissioner of Kenya National Commission on Human Rights. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Law from the School of Law University of Nairobi and Master’s Degree in Gender and Development from the Institute of Anthropology, Gender and African studies, University of Nairobi.
George Natembeya is the Rift Valley regional commissioner. He was appointed to this position in June 2019.
