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Kwara State Government supports community-based gender-based violence reporting systems
via Punch Nigeria19 hours ago4 min read
The Kwara State Government has endorsed community-based reporting systems for gender-based violence GBV, following evidence of their impact across various communities. This support was announced at the second GBV Prevention Statewide Event in Ilorin, attended by over 200 participants, including 17 traditional rulers. The event reviewed progress from a two-year prevention program by Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative BBYDI, supported by the Ford Foundation. Discussions highlighted the Alalubosa community, where a GBV reporting desk established less than two years ago has handled 12 formal cases, with 10 resolved through community mechanisms. This desk, chaired by the community's Mogaji, is one of several grassroots structures designed to enhance early reporting, response, and accountability for GBV. Commissioner for Social Development, Mariam Imam, stated that the initiative aligns with government efforts to improve access to justice and protection for vulnerable groups. Similar structures have been implemented in communities like Agbarere and Ganmo, utilizing local social charters and marriage agreements to address domestic violence. In Alalubosa, newly married couples sign an agreement outlining consequences for spousal abuse, and trained community ambassadors lead awareness campaigns. These measures result from engagement with traditional institutions and grassroots actors across the state. Nurah Jimoh-Sanni, Executive Director of BBYDI, noted the program's shift f
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