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NRHJN, GPCI sensitise Religious leaders on GBV in Niger

As Pastors, Imams urge state govt to establish special court to prosecute cases

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July 23, 2024
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As part of efforts to curtail all forms of gender based violence (GBV) across the state, religious leaders from the Christian and Muslim faith in Niger state have called on the state government to establish special courts that will handle cases for quicker judgement.

The religious leaders while brainstorming at a one day capacity building for religious leaders organised by Global Promoters for Community Initiative (GPCI) in collaboration with Network of Reproductive Health Journalists of Nigeria (NRHJN), Niger state chapter vowed to take the message to their followers.

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Speaking on the theme, Strengthening Community Active Participation Against Gender Based Violence (SCAPAGBV), the Program Director, Global Promoters for Community Initiative (GPCI), Mr. Olasukanmi Kalejaiye appealed to pastors and imams to do all they can to ensure the rate of GBV reduce in the society.

According to him “if you (religious leaders) make it a point of duty and talk your followers, the society will change for the better.

I want to appeal to us to see that we all raise the awareness about the negative impacts of gender based violence on survivors, the community and the role of individuals and communities in combating and preventing GBV.”

Kalejaiye further charged the religious leaders to help amplify the advocacy for the implementation of Violence Against any Person Prohibition (VAPP) Laws and establishments of a dedicated court of prosecuting GBV cases in Niger state.

Speaking on Engaging Faith Actors in Ending GBV in the Society, the State Chairperson, NRHJN, Hajia Habiba Dauda Alabaru said the main aim of the workshop is to see that cases of abuse are reduced in the society with the help of religious leaders.

Habiba Dauda Alabaru

She charged religious leaders to add their voices and join in the advocacy for the implementation of Violence Against any Person Prohibition (VAPP) Laws and establishments of a dedicated court of prosecuting GBV cases in the state.

Speaking on behalf of the Christian faith, chairman, Organization of African Instituted Churches (OAIC) Chanchaga local government area, Special Apostle Sunday Ojimi said the fight against violence amongst families start from the church.

Accordingly, he said “at our various services, we will ensure we advise members and draw their attention to the VAPP Laws in the state.”

We will add our voices and advocate for the implementation of Violence Against any Person Prohibition (VAPP) Laws and establishments of a dedicated court of prosecuting GBV cases in Niger state.”

Also, Nuhu T. Babanmallam, an Imam from the Minna Central Mosque who spoke on behalf of the Islamic faith assured that, the message of how to stop violence against persons irrespective of their gender will be preached during the Jumaat every Friday and at every of other programs

Leaders were drawn from various Islamic sects and church denominations within the Minna metropolis which comprises of Chanchaga and Bosso local government areas.

They assured that they will support the push for the VAPP Laws and to see that courts are established to attend to such cases.

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