Stakeholders have stressed the need for stronger collaboration among the government at all levels, faith leaders, and traditional institutions to combat the menace of Gender-based Violence (GBV) in the country, and seek justice for victims.
They spoke about gender-based violence (GBV), an issue that grew in urgency during the pandemic amid high levels of economic stress, social isolation and disruptions to support services for survivors of abuse.
Jallow reaffirmed the government’s unwavering stance in tackling GBV as a national priority ... She urged leaders across the continent to deepen collaboration and commit resources toward ending GBV once and for all.
The gathering, which began earlier in the week, brought together ministers, development partners, and delegates from SWEDD+ countries, signalling a renewed regional commitment to ending GBV through coordinated and measurable actions.
She painted a grim picture of the scale of the crisis, revealing that more than 8 million women and girls across west and central Africa required urgent support due to GBV in 2024 alone.
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It also seeks to elevate political commitment at the highest level, positioning First Ladies as key advocates in shaping national and regional responses to GBV.
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