Editar Adhiambo Ochieng is a Kenyan activist who advocates for and defends women's rights and helps survivors of sexual violence. Early life Ochieng was born and raised in Kibera, one of the largest slums in Nairobi. She was raped at age six, and gang-raped at 16 years old, after which her attackers bragged about their crime. She points to these personal experiences as examples of the normalized sexual violence against women, as well as women's strength to live, and drivers for her activism. Career Ochieng runs the Feminist for Peace, Human Rights and Justice Centre in Kibera, which she founded. She is an intersectional feminist, and her goal is a society that "enables the full development, safety, access equal rights, fair justice and self-actualization of young women." Her centre aims to build leadership among young women, serving as a multi-generational organizing and networking platform. She encourages women to speak their stories , raising awareness and support by publicizing the commonality of these experiences. The center she runs serves as a support network for vulnerable women, such as those leaving abusive relationships. According to the government of Kenya, 45\% of women and girls ages 15–49 have experienced violence. Many cases go unreported, and few receive medical care or justice. Editar also provides sanitary products to vulnerable women, supports the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 as a way to include women in peace and security plans, and educates women on their constitutional rights. She is also a Toolkit Organiser with Peace Brigades International Kenya, collaborating with other Nairobi women human rights defenders (WHRD). She was among 56+ people arrested during a march on July 7, 2020 against police brutality, as over 100 people had been killed by Kenyan police up to that point in 2020. During the COVID-19 pandemic she coordinated door-to-door services, food donations, and reusable masks for sexual violence survivors and vulnerable women in the community, as well as providing locals with information about the pandemic. She  was a panelist during the annual discussion on the human rights of women held by the UN Human Rights Council, on the theme of COVID-19 and women's rights. She unsuccessfully vied for parliamentary seat in the Kibra Constituency on the Ukweli party's ticket during the by-election of November 7, 2019, garnering 59 votes out of a total of 41,984 cast. This was after she qualified in primaries and her name was published in the competitive list of politicians who participated in the by-election that was held in 2019 November. Awards She won the Wangari Maathai Award in 2020 following her community service in Kibera during the COVID-19 pandemic , becoming the first winner of the award.
Editar Adhiambo Ochieng is a Kenyan activist who advocates for women's rights and supports survivors of sexual violence. Early life Ochieng was born and raised in Kibera, one of the largest slums in Nairobi. She was raped at age six, and gang-raped at 16 years old, after which her attackers bragged about their crime. She points to these personal experiences as examples of the normalized sexual violence against women, as well as women's strength to live, both of which serve as the driving force for her activism. Career Ochieng runs the Feminist for Peace, Human Rights and Justice Centre in Kibera, which she founded. She is an intersectional feminist, and her goal is a society that "enables the full development, safety, access equal rights, fair justice and self-actualization of young women." Her centre aims to build leadership among young women, serving as a multi-generational organizing and networking platform. She encourages women to speak their stories and raise awareness to showcase the commonality of these experiences. The center she runs serves as a support network for vulnerable women, such as those leaving abusive relationships. According to the government of Kenya, 45\% of women and girls ages 15–49 have experienced violence. Many cases go unreported, and few receive medical care or justice. Editar 's work addresses a range of issues faced by women in the community. She provides sanitary products to vulnerable women, supports the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 as a way to include women in peace and security plans, and educates women on their constitutional rights. She is also a Toolkit Organiser with Peace Brigades International Kenya, collaborating with other Nairobi women human rights defenders (WHRD). She was among 56+ people arrested during a march on July 7, 2020 against police brutality, as over 100 people had been killed by Kenyan police up to that point in 2020. During the COVID-19 pandemic , Editar coordinated door-to-door services, food donations, and reusable masks for sexual violence survivors and vulnerable women in the community, as well as regularly informing locals about the pandemic. To prioritise food and relief, Editar mapped out the most vulnerable areas of the settlement. She is also responsible for the creation of a 'Feminist Library', which seeks to educate children who are unable to attend school due to the health crisis. Editar was a panelist during the annual discussion on the human rights of women held by the UN Human Rights Council, which was centered around the theme of COVID-19 and women's rights. Editar unsuccessfully vied for parliamentary seat in the Kibra Constituency on the Ukweli party's ticket during the by-election of November 7, 2019, garnering 59 votes out of a total of 41,984 cast. This was after she qualified in primaries and her name was published in the competitive list of politicians who participated in the by-election that was held in 2019 November. Awards In 2020 , Editar's contributions in Kibera during the COVID-19 pandemic were recognised when she won the Wangari Maathai Award, making her the first recipient of the award.
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