FIDA Kenya Demands Action After Minors Humiliated in Parliament and Online

FIDA Kenya has slammed what it terms as an unacceptable pattern of public insults and content humiliation of girls and minors and demanded responsibility from leaders who belittle them publicly.

The Federation of Women Lawyers in Kenya issued the condemnation notice, days after a minor who was participating in the Parliamentary Voluntary Service Program was exposed in Parliament and another underage girl was also digitally exposed.

“FIDA deeply condemns the increasing trend of language and behavior that belittles or humiliates girls publicly,” stated FIDA in its release.

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Humiliation and Abuse of Children

According to the advocacy organization, what transpired in Parliament was humiliating for the girl, while public officers have failed in their constitutional responsibility to safeguard children from humiliation and abuse.

“Such language in Parliament has demonstrated inappropriate, belittling treatment and unconstitutional conduct, not conforming to leaders’ role in upholding dignity, integrity, respect and protecting children,” the statement stated.

FIDA asserted that the behavior not only wounds children’s dignity and emotions but also creates an atmosphere that proves that there are no safe and respectful spaces for girls in the public sphere.

Additionally, FIDA cautioned against the rising number of children being digitally exposed, as it further cited the trend involving children in interviews and online content, showing how child protection and safeguarding measures are increasingly ignored.

“Children should not be used to entertain or mock them, or be the subject of sensations,” FIDA demanded in the statement.

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FIDA’s Demands for Accountability

Furthermore, FIDA demanded accountability from leaders who compromise child protection standards and asked for immediate enforcement of strict safeguarding guidelines in Parliament and public institutions.

The organization urged for an immediate end to content involving children to be shared online, while calling for intensified child protection and gender-sensitivity training to public officers and political leaders.

Christine Kungu, the Chairperson of FIDA Kenya, signed the statement, emphasizing that trauma-informed reporting should be practiced by media houses, bloggers and digital platforms when reporting about children.

“Children’s safety and dignity must always come first and take priority over any other consideration,” stated FIDA

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FIDA-Kenya Chairperson Christine Kungu’s signed statement condemning public shaming of minors in Parliament and online, issued in Nairobi on May 9, 2026/ PHOTO X FIDA