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16-day activism: CDD call to end culture, nomrs normalized perpetrators of SGBV
16-day activism: CDD call to end culture, nomrs normalized perpetrators of SGBV
By: Omirin Joshua
Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) said it has engaged more than 40 women-led organizations to sensitize critical stakeholders against sexual gender-based violence across three states-affected insurgency crises in the northeast region.
The Senior Fellow Researcher CDD, Prof Mala Mustapha stated this during the commemoration of the 2023 16 Days of Activism on Ending all Gender Based Violence Against Women and Girls with the theme “UNiTE Invest to Prevent Violence against Women and Girls” held in Maiduguri on Monday
He said SGBV is the outcome of insurgency in which many women were killed, raped, kidnapped, molested and forcefully conscripted into the rank of Boko Haram suicide bombers in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states respectively.
“As you know, Borno is the epicentre of this crisis where SGBV were perpetrated on a large scale, so we felt we must take this campaign out to the community in Polo General areas with one of the largest host communities for displaced persons with a high number of survival victims of subs. Our outing yielded positive results and many were reached through this campaign.
“The community engagement is impactful, we have engaged more than 40 women-led organizations, and we have been working within Borno and other states in the last seven years to ensure we enlighten the communities. stakeholders.
“We are out to challenge, to fight the attitude the culture and norms that normalized perpetrators of sgbv in the society,” he said.
Also, speaking to the Regional Coordinator CDD, Steve Amuda said they carried out campaigns in Polo general areas along with community leaders against gender-based violence because of the atrocity committed by both state arms and non-state during the conflicts which had led to the alarming rate of SGBV in the state.
“We have many SGBV cases in the state but as part of CDD engagement, we are partnering with key stakeholders and NGOs to sensitize the community.
“We are trying to reduce or eliminate the cases of SGBV in the state by enlightening the people on the danger involved, and for us to achieve this; it is a collective effort for all and sundry.
So that’s why we involve those who play key roles in society such as traditional and religious rulers, women, people living with disability and youths to help convey the message to the grassroots.
This year’s campaign was supported by the Ford Foundation and implemented by the CDD joined by UN Women.
16-day activism: CDD call to end culture, nomrs normalized perpetrators of SGBV
NHRC trains 34 human rights advocates in Gombe
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has trained 34 Community Protection Rights Advocates to protect and promote human rights in Gombe state.
Dr Joseph Wanshe, the State Coordinator of the Commission, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Gombe on Monday.
Wanshe said that the training was imperative toward achieving the mandate of the commission in the state.
According to him, the trained advocates, who are mostly in rural areas, will penetrate distant and rural communities where human rights violations are rampant.
He said that the training has started yielding the expected results as there have been increased number of reported cases of human rights violations from rural communities across the state.
He said that the advocates have been deployed to the 11 local government areas of the state.
“We are witnessing an upsurge in human rights reporting coming to the office.
“ The numbers are increasing as regards civil and political rights followed by cases of women and children, domestic violence, economic, social and cultural rights.
“ There are many factors involved in the upsurge as the NHRC within the last one month has stepped up sensitisations and stakeholders’ engagements.
“ We have trained Community Protection Rights advocates, who have been working and as a result, awareness has increased and number of complaints received have spiked,” he said.
Wanshe said that the trained advocates have been affiliated to NHRC at the local government levels toward ensuring wider coverage of the state in terms of human rights protection.
He assured residents on the commission’s effort at ensuring that it achieved effectively its mandate of protection and promotion of human rights.
Wanshe commended the people of Gombe State for their improved confidence in NHRC which has resulted in improved reportage of human rights violations
He further urged communities to support the advocates in their domains in the overall interest of human rights protection.
NHRC trains 34 human rights advocates in Gombe
Troops intercept 11 suspects with IED-making materials in Abuja
Troops of the Nigerian Army have intercepted 11 suspected criminals conveying materials believed to be for the production of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory.
By: Zagazola Makama
Security sources said the suspects, comprising 10 males and one female, were arrested at about 12:59 a.m. on April 27 by troops of 176 Guards Battalion deployed at Kuchiyako.
The sources disclosed that the suspects were intercepted in a vehicle along the Kuchiyako–Tipper Garage road, allegedly loaded with IED-making materials.
According to preliminary investigation, the suspects claimed they were en route to mining sites around Kabbin Mangoro in Kuje Area Council to collect mineral resources.
Items recovered from them include explosive charges and three-and-a-half bags of unidentified mineral substances, among other sundry materials.
The suspects are currently in military custody, while investigations are ongoing to ascertain their intent and possible links to criminal or terrorist activities.
Troops intercept 11 suspects with IED-making materials in Abuja
Troops repel terrorists in Zamfara, recover calm after attack on Godel community
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army under 1 Brigade have repelled an attack by suspected terrorists in Godel community of Birnin Magaji Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 2:08 p.m. on April 27 when troops deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Kaura Namoda responded to credible intelligence on terrorist activities in the area.
The sources disclosed that troops made contact with the attackers upon arrival, leading to a fierce exchange of fire.
According to the sources, the troops forced the terrorists to withdraw from the area following the encounter.
However, during the attack, the assailants reportedly rustled an unspecified number of cattle belonging to residents of the community.
Three civilians were also said to have sustained gunshot wounds and were evacuated for medical attention.
The sources added that troops have intensified patrols and clearance operations in the general area to prevent further attacks and recover the rustled livestock.
Troops repel terrorists in Zamfara, recover calm after attack on Godel community
NHRC trains 34 human rights advocates in Gombe
Troops intercept 11 suspects with IED-making materials in Abuja
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