The Sokoto State Authorities has launched the 2025 version of the worldwide 16 Days of Activism Towards Gender-Primarily based Violence (GBV), reinforcing its dedication to elevating consciousness and combating violence in opposition to ladies and ladies throughout the state.
The annual marketing campaign, noticed worldwide, contains a sequence of each day actions aimed toward highlighting the prevalence of GBV and advocating for stronger protections for ladies.
This yr’s commemoration in Sokoto is organised by the Division of Human Rights in partnership with civil society organisations engaged on human rights and GBV.
Talking at a stakeholders assembly, Particular Adviser to the Governor, Hon. Yahaya Sani Rarah, described gender-based violence as a major menace to the social well-being and security of residents, significantly these in conflict-prone communities.
He confused the necessity for a coordinated motion that calls for motion, accountability, and widespread consciousness throughout the state.
Rarah outlined deliberate actions for the marketing campaign, together with radio speak reveals, consciousness walks, ladies empowerment initiatives, and college visits focusing on college students in main and secondary faculties.
He, nevertheless, reaffirmed the division’s dedication to making sure social justice for survivors and holding perpetrators accountable.
“The administration of His Excellency, Dr. Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, is dedicated to defending the dignity of girls and youngsters. This 16-day marketing campaign will additional amplify our efforts to curb gender-based violence and strengthen public consciousness throughout the state,” he mentioned.
Additionally talking, Govt Lead, Gender Educators Initiative, Shafa’atu Suleiman, underscored the significance of moral media reporting in amplifying survivors’ voices and exposing abusive practices.
She revealed that the organisation lately educated over 30 feminine journalists within the state on moral GBV reporting, including that their tales can be revealed on the organisation’s platform referred to as RiportAM to boost coordination, transparency, and accountability in addressing GBV circumstances in Sokoto State.
