Two previous studies have focused on child abuse in the twin islands. There have been no local studies on the other types of abuse and no research on a national scale on any area of domestic violence. A number of other groups have become interested in the impact of domestic violence in our society and have sourced funding to do research on the subject. We hope they will be able to use this study as a base upon which other studies will be done in future in order to map an ongoing factual record over the years of what cannot help but be a very emotional issue. This small booklet explains the situation of women and girls in East Africa.
Women are concerned about their families, culture, rights and role in the community.
They want to be recognized by society for their contribution toward the family, as well as activities at the national and international levels. They also want to claim their rights to basic needs, and access to adequate education, health care and political participation. This booklet is useful because it is written in Kiswahili and clearly portrays women's daily lives. It could be used with women's, men's or youth groups to stimulate questions about human rights. The pictures could be used with groups having members who can't read.