EU and NAPTIP Launch SGBV Media Corps in Oyo State
The European Union (EU) and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) have initiated the establishment of an SGBV Media Corps in Oyo State to strengthen the reporting of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). This initiative, supported by the EU-SGBV programme and implemented by International IDEA, commenced with a two-day capacity-building training for selected media practitioners.
Binta Lami Adamu Bello, Director-General of NAPTIP, emphasized the media's crucial role in exposing abuses and influencing public responses to SGBV. She highlighted the pervasive nature of SGBV in Nigeria, affecting various demographics, and noted the challenges in reporting due to fear and stigma.
Bello also mentioned the agency's commitment to the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act, 2015, and the need for responsible reporting by journalists. Wynyfred Achu-Egbuson from International IDEA stated that the EU-SGBV programme focuses on supporting the implementation of measures to combat SGBV.
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