In the spirit of the Global 16 Days of Activism on Gender-Based Violence, I was at the UN house in Abuja to speak on “THE ROLE OF THE COMMUNITY IN COMBATTING GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE at the town hall meeting organized The Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Citizenship and Leadership (OSSAP-CL), in partnership with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
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Gender-based violence is not just a personal tragedy; it is a societal failure. It is a scourge that violates the fundamental rights of individuals, undermines their dignity, and erodes the fabric of our communities. Globally, one in three women experiences physical or sexual violence in their lifetime.
Together, we can break the cycle of silence, restore hope, and ensure that future generations inherit a world free from the scourge of gender-based violence.
