Patriarchal interpretations of Scriptures that subordinate women to men continue to proliferate throughout the places of worship leaving women more likely to experience spousal abuse, socio-economic and political oppression, and subjugation. The Faith, Feminism and Freedom series seeks to nurture alternative theological visions of a loving God who affirms the full personhood and flourishing of women.  

The series will provide inter-faith grassroots safe spaces that facilitate transformative conversations with faith leaders and their communities. This is aimed at shifting normative religious and cultural patriarchal norms that limit self-expression, promote discrimination, tolerate violence and oppression against women. 

We start the conversation with Anti-SGBV Activist Rachael Mwikali, discussing what religious norms have to do with SGBV in Kenya; and how faith leaders and their communities can come together.