NEPWHAN Advocates Collaboration in Ending GBV

By Fasilat Lawal

To maximally combat Gender Based Violence, GBV, in the society, it is vital that perpetrators be promptly prosecuted.

Oyo State Program Officer, Resilience System for Sustainable Development Project, Mr Oluseun Adebiyi stated this at a Quarterly Gender Based Violence Coordination Meeting by Network of people living with HIV/AIDS NEPWHAN, Oyo State Chapter in Ibadan.

Mr Adebiyi explained that speedy trial of culprits would go a long way in promoting the quest for zero level in addressing GBV.

He said one out of every three women in the world face one form of violence, hence the need for women or the girl child violated to speak out and report to appropriate authorities to reduce the incidence.

Mr Adebiyi who pointed out violence confronting the girl child in the society to include early child marriage, domestic burden, sexual abuse and rape, appealed to parents to bond with children to protect them, urging parents to report cases to appropriate authorities.

In a remark, State Coordinator NEPWHAN, Oyo Chapter, Mr Faith Olawale appreciated the participants and called for synergy to curb GBV through public enlightenment

Two clerics at the event, Pastor Emmanuel Abiola and Alhaji Isa Owolabi noted that there were high rate of Violence in schools, Motor parks and Homes, pointing out that the onus lay on religious leaders to sensitize their followers.

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