Youth development ministry pledges partnership to curb GBV in Kwara

The Ministry of Youth Development in Kwara State has pledged to partner with Africa Rise Right Initiative (AFRI) to combat Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the region. During a courtesy visit, Commissioner Amb.

Ndanusa Usman Shehu praised AFRI's innovative GBV Reporting System Project as a timely intervention to complement government efforts in creating a safer community for young people. The Commissioner emphasized that conversations around GBV should not only focus on women and girls, as men and boys also experience abuse but are often ignored due to societal stigma.

The partnership aims to strengthen grassroots advocacy and provide tools to prevent and respond to GBV. With statistics showing high rates of violence against women in Nigeria, the collaboration between AFRI and the Ministry signals a significant step forward in protecting vulnerable groups and promoting equality.

The GBV Reporting System Project, set to launch soon in Ilorin, will provide a safe and anonymous reporting channel for survivors and witnesses, ensuring justice and rehabilitation for all victims of violence in.