Global Justice Group

06/22/2026

06/22/2026

What does it take to make justice accessible for migrant workers? Not one institution, not one organization, and not one solution, but a coordinated, committed, and collaborative ecosystem. Last week, we took the first step towards building that ecosystem—and the community for justice needed to sustain it.

Global Justice Kenya, in partnership with the International Labour Organization (ILO) under the FAIRWAY Programme, convened a two-day workshop bringing together advocates, migrant workers and their support networks, civil society organizations, trade unions, legal aid providers, academia, development partners, and government representatives to strengthen pathways to justice for migrant workers in Kenya.

We are grateful to all of YOU. Your expertise, openness, and commitment made for rich, candid, and highly engaging discussions. The conversations reflected both the complexity of the challenges migrant workers face and the shared determination to address them through collective action.

On Day 1, participants validated the Legal Roadmap on Pathways to Justice for Migrant Workers, providing valuable feedback to ensure it is practical, accessible, and responsive to the realities faced by migrant workers.

On Day 2, stakeholders co-designed the foundations of a Community of Practice on Labour Migration, exploring how sustained collaboration can bridge gaps, address barriers, and improve access to remedies for migrant workers.

The insights, recommendations, and feedback generated throughout the workshop are now being integrated into the roadmap and accompanying tools.

This was more than a workshop—it was the beginning of a shared effort to turn dialogue into action and make justice more accessible for migrant workers.

Stay tuned for the next steps.


HAART Kenya Kenya Union of Domestic, Hotels, Education Institutions & Hospital Workers

05/20/2026

Today, Martin Kimathi, Legal Officer at Global Justice Kenya, held a productive engagement with Ms. Freda Kabatsi, Senior Lecturer and Head of Department, Public Law at Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA), on the viability of institutionalizing a Community of Practice (CoP) on Labour Migration at the university.

The discussion explored opportunities for strengthening research, policy dialogue, legal scholarship, and advocacy on safe, regular, and rights-based labour migration through academic collaboration. Ms. Kabatsi welcomed the initiative and appreciated the work by Global Justice Kenya in advancing migrant rights, access to justice, and legal empowerment for migrant workers.

05/15/2026

Grounded in openness, guided by purpose, and anchored in commitment, our exchange with Ambassador Kiptiness earlier this week highlighted the urgent realities facing Kenyan migrant workers.

We had the honour of discussing evolving migration challenges affecting Kenyan migrant workers abroad, with particular attention to emerging cases linked to forced criminality in Myanmar.

We also exchanged practical insights on handling repatriation cases involving distressed migrant workers in the Middle East, and greatly valued the Ambassador’s openness to strengthening coordination channels within to enable more timely and effective interventions where needed.

In a migration landscape shaped by a lack of opportunities at home, vulnerability to trafficking and exploitation is rising and requires urgent, coordinated action through stronger collaboration and effective institutional responses.

At Global Justice Kenya, we remain committed to building strategic partnerships that translate dialogue into concrete action, strengthening awareness, access to justice, protection systems, and coordinated responses for Kenyan migrant workers wherever they may be.

05/04/2026

We were pleased to participate in the Interagency Coordination Forum on Preventing Trafficking in Persons Linked to the Recruitment of Kenyan Nationals into Armed Conflict and Forced Criminality a three-day workshop convened by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime under the Better Migration Management project.

Together with stakeholders across the anti-human trafficking space, the forum facilitated in-depth and constructive discussions on key issues, including:

• Emerging trafficking patterns affecting Kenyan nationals

• Risks associated with online scamming operations

• Strengthening operational response, investigation, and coordination

• Exploring effective interventions and collaborative solutions

• Promoting survivor-centered justice responses that uphold dignity, protection, and empowerment

The workshop provided a critical platform for sharing insights, exchanging best practices, and reinforcing partnerships among government agencies, law enforcement, civil society, international organizations, and the private sector.

We value the opportunity to contribute to this timely and important dialogue as we collectively respond to the evolving human trafficking landscape. Continued collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to urgent, compassionate action remain essential.

04/08/2026

For decades, migration stories were told as if men were the only decision-makers. Today, that narrative is changing. Kenyan women are stepping up, making bold choices to pursue opportunities abroad, supporting families, and reshaping global labour markets.

In her latest article, Naomi Nzilani delves into the feminization of migration, exploring how women are not just part of migration they are driving it. She examines the challenges women face, from undervalued domestic work to unsafe labour systems, and why traditional protection-focused approaches aren’t enough.

The article introduces a Gender Transformative Approach, showing how policy, communities, and institutions can shift to empower women, recognize their contributions, and create fairer migration systems.

Migration is no longer just about leaving home it’s women making choices, creating opportunities, and shaping their own paths.

👉 Read the full story here: https:https://www.globaljusticekenya.org/post/a-gender-transformative-approach-to-the-feminization-of-migration

04/01/2026

Protecting children starts at home, and today, Global Justice Kenya was at Amini Home empowering mothers and caregivers to stand against child trafficking and protect their children.

The session was facilitated by Joy Ndanu, Legal Officer, and Martin Kimathi, Legal Officer. We discussed what child trafficking entails, how it happens in Kenya, and the forms it takes under the law, including labour exploitation, child domestic servitude, forced begging, sexual exploitation, early forced marriage linked to payment, and online exploitation. We also emphasized that parental consent does not make exploitation legal and addressed common myths around trafficking.

The training was interactive, with mothers sharing challenges they face when reporting cases, including stigma and slow responses in some instances. We highlighted reporting and referral pathways such as the DCI Anti-Human Trafficking and Child Protection Unit, Child Helpline #116, and partners including Trace Kenya and The Cradle – The Children Foundation.

We also shared practical steps parents can take to protect their children, especially against emerging risks such as online exploitation and movement of children from rural areas to urban centres for labour.