NEPWHAN Educates Lokoja Students on Gender Violence Awareness

The Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (NEPWHAN) organized a sensitization program for students at Army Day Secondary School in Lokoja, focusing on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and human rights. This initiative was part of the Gender and Human Rights (GHR) component of the Community-Led Monitoring (CLM) Project, in collaboration with three Community-Based Organizations (CBOs).

GOSHEN Programme Officer Oluremi Haruna introduced the project, stressing the importance of educating young people about gender equality and personal safety. Hauwa Aliyu Adam from the National Human Rights Commission provided guidance on reporting GBV incidents, emphasizing confidentiality and support for victims.

Juliana Jonathan Omale from the Ministry of Justice discussed the various forms of GBV and the legal protections available to survivors. The school's Principal praised NEPWHAN and the CBOs for the timely program, which aimed to promote positive behavioral changes among students.

An interactive session allowed students to ask questions about GBV, including bullying and online harassment.