SGBV:Kaduna State Reiterates Zero Tolerance To Violence Against Women & Girls…Thanks International Alerts Nigeria For Support

 

Kaduna State Commissioner Of Justice, Suleiman Shuaibu, Making Remarks at a One-Day Sensitization Workshop on Addressing Harmful Cultural Norms and Practices that Promote Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV)

Zakari Haruna

Kaduna State has Reiterated  commitment to zero tolerance to crime and criminality, particularly the ones that affect women and girls.

The Kaduna State Commissioner of Justice, Suleiman Shuaiburemarkedt a One-Day Sensitization Workshop on addressing harmful cultural norms and practices that promote Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) put together by the Federation of Women Lawyers in collaboration with the International Alerts Organisation in Kaduna State.

He assured the gathering that whatever was resolved at the end of the event, the state government would key in and provide the necessary assistance to ensure that the fight against SGBV was successful.

“SGBV, as you all know appears to be on the increase, the prevalence of which was the purpose for which we are gathered here, which would allow us to dissect, discuss cross-pollinate ideas, and bring out some solutions on the way forward”.

“I want to assure you that whatever you resolve here, we are going to key in, we would collaborate with you, we would support and we would give you all the necessary assistance to ensure you discharge and fight this cankerworm to a standstill”.

Across section of Participants at a One-Day Sensitization Workshop on addressing harmful cultural norms and practices that promote Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in Kaduna

“As we have now in Kaduna State, His Excellency, my Governor Senator Uba Sani, is one person who has zero tolerance to crime and criminality, particularly the ones that affect women and girls”

In an Opening Remark, the Country Director of International Alert Nigeria, Paul Nyulaku, said the one-day sensitization workshop focused on addressing the deeply rooted harmful cultural norms and practices that perpetuate Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in Kaduna State.

Represented by the Program Manager, Anicetus Atakpu, Nyulaku noted, “This workshop signifies a significant stride forward in our joint commitment to confront and eradicate the cultural norms and practices that underpin SGBV in our communities. I wish to convey our profound appreciation to our invaluable collaborators, the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Kaduna State Chapter, for their unwavering support in organizing this event. It’s also important to recognize that this workshop has been made possible through funding from the UK Government under the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF)”.

The Country Director said the initiative is a crucial part of their ongoing project titled “Promoting Stability, Access to Justice, and Accountability in North-West Nigeria, is dedicated to supporting stabilization, local justice, and the prevention of SGBV by fostering inclusivity, accountability, and conflict management to reduce violence in Zamfara and Kaduna states.

“Samun Adalchi Shine Kwanciyar Hankali (Achieving Justice Promotes Stability).”

“Our objective transcends mere awareness; it is to trigger action. Today, we convene to craft practical strategies and solutions that can be effectively implemented in our communities to address the root causes of SGBV”, Nyulaku stressed.