In a united show of force, there has been a public declaration of joint commitment against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and child marriage
Top government officials, religious leaders, legal experts, and civil society actors gathered in Kaduna State to publicly reaffirm their commitment to end all forms of violence against women, girls, and vulnerable populations
The event, took place at the Centre for the Study and Resolution of Domestic Violence (CERSDOV), Rigachikun, Igabi Local Government area of the State
Executive Director of CERSDOV, Professor Hauwa’u Evelyn Yusuf said the declaration was not just symbolic, but reflected a collective determination to challenge the harmful practices still prevalent in communities.
The declaration followed months of intensive capacity building for stakeholders,
It marked a major step forward in the fight to eradicate GBV and promote Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR).
News Edited by Favour Owonibi