By Muhammad Maitela, Damaturu
The Care Nigeria and Women Lead in Emergency Groups (WLiE), has mobilised stakeholders, male allies, and community representatives to enhance efforts to protect women from Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Yobe State.
The mobilisation was organised in commemoration of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence in Potiskum Local Government Area, to amplify women’s voices, strengthen collaboration, and promote a safer and more equitable society.
Wandu Zira George, Coordinator of Women Lead in Emergency for Care Nigeria, highlighted the programme’s focus on addressing critical issues such as street hawking, rape, and the education of girl child.
She emphasised the need for innovative strategies to empower women and foster leadership roles for them within the state.
“The platform was designed to create an open and inclusive space where women’s groups, civil society organisations, and local stakeholders could come together to generate actionable commitments and sustainable solutions,” George said.
Tinja Liatu Mazam, General Leader of WLiE, noted that over 400 women have been trained and engaged to respond to emergencies related to GBV in Potiskum.
She stressed the group decided to adopt a localised approach by collaborating with stakeholders, including community and religious leaders, to tackle GBV effectively.
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