30/11/2023
๐๐-๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฆ ๐๐๐๐: ๐๐๐ฃ๐ข๐ฒ๐ ๐๐๐ฆ๐ข ๐๐ญ๐ญ๐๐ง๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐, ๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐ฏ๐จ๐ซ๐ฌ
In commemoration of the 16-day activism against Gender Based Violence (GBV), Her Excellency Hajiya Lami Ahmadu Fintiri has organized lectures on โLegal and human rights perspectives and the role of education in GBV prevention,โ on Wednesday, November 29th, 2023.
Hajiya Lami Ahmadu Fintiri, in remarkable display of love and magnanimity, empowered 20 survivors of Gender Based Violence (GBV) with a cash donation of N20,000 each, and each victim received a bag of rice, a carton of spaghetti, and a carton of macaroni.
The act of compassion not only provides financial assistance, but also food items to help survivors on the road to recovery and rebuilding their lives. Lami Fintiriโs generous contribution demonstrates her dedication to improving the lives of individuals who have been victims of GBV.
The First Lady stated that their presence at the lecture is not as spectators, but as torchbearers of change, advocates for justice, and champions for a world free of gender-based violence, which is her serious responsibility.
She emphasized the importance of addressing gender-based violence as a violation of fundamental human rights, calling for a united and collaborative effort to dismantle the systems that enable such crimes and advocating and campaigning for justice.
She also highlighted education as a powerful tool in the fight against gender-based violence, emphasizing its role in fostering understanding, sympathy, and equality, which underscores that knowledge empowers individuals and that cultivating a society that respects the dignity of every person, irrespective of gender, is achievable through education.
Her Excellency Hajiya Lami Fintiri stated that her foundation, the Fresh Air Pro-Life Empowerment Foundation (FAPEF), has provided shelter and support to those who have suffered in silence. FAPEF focuses on reclaiming survivorsโ lives through counselling, skill development programmes, and general support, with a wide-ranging impact on families, communities, and society.
Lami Fintiri emphasized the communal power of standing up to gender-based violence and advocated for creating an environment in which survivors are heard, believed, and supported on their path to healing and justice. The foundation has empowered 20 gender-based violence survivors to start anew during the lectures.
She urged stakeholders, traditional, religious leaders, and others to carry the torch of activism on with renewed vigor, speaking up for people in need and suffering, fighting injustice, and working towards a future in which gender-based violence is regarded as a terrible part of the past.
โThank you, and may our combined efforts pave the way for a world in which every individual can breathe the fresh air of freedom and equality,โ she said in a statement.
During the lectures, Prof. Ibrahim Danjuma, Chair of the Business Administration and Marketing School of Business and Entrepreneurship at the American University of Nigeria, Yola, discussed the role of education in preventing gender-based violence (GBV), while Barr. Hafsatu H. Abdullahi discussed the legal and human rights perspectives in the fight against GBV. The combination of these viewpoints gave a comprehensive understanding of both the preventative and legal aspects of tackling GBV.
Certainly, the lecture covered two distinct yet interconnected topics related to gender-based violence (GBV):
๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐ฏ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง:
Prof. Ibrahim Danjuma discussed the significance of education in preventing gender-based violence. This included exploring how education can be used as powerful tool to raise awareness, promote understanding, and change societal attitudes towards gender norms. The role of education in educating individuals to recognize and challenge harmful behaviors, as well as building a culture of respect and equality, has been a major focus.
๐๐๐ ๐๐ฅ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฆ๐๐ง ๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐
๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐๐ ๐๐ข๐ง๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐๐:
Barr. Hafsatu H. Abdullahi discussed the legal and human rights aspects of combating gender-based violence, including an examination of existing laws and policies aimed at preventing and responding to GBV. Discussion focused on the relevance of legal frameworks in holding perpetrators accountable, protecting victims, and achieving justice.
Furthermore, the lecture delved into the broader human rights perspective, emphasizing the rights of individuals to live free from violence and discrimination.
Barr. Abdullahi emphasized the legal channels for seeking redress, the challenges in enforcing laws, and the necessity for a holistic approach involving both legal and societal measures.
The lectures presented a comprehensive overview of the multifaceted nature of combating or preventing gender-based violence, including both the preventive role of education and the legal and human rights components.
The confluence of these approaches leads to a more sophisticated understanding and more effective approach to combating GBV.
The lecture event attracted a diverse audience, including influential figures such as wives of commissioners, wives of Local Government Chairmen, permanent secretaries, wives of permanent secretaries, wife of Chief of Staff, wife of the Head of Service, staff of women affairs, representatives from religious groups, schools, and members of the Youth Organization of Nigeria.
This broad turnout indicated a concerted attempt to engage members of the community in discussions about gender-based violence (GBV).
A notable aspect of the event was the inclusion of GBV songs performed by different artists. These songs served as a potent means to express messages of solidarity and resistance against GBV. Recognizing the emotive power of music, the artists aimed to evoke emotions, raise awareness, and inspire action in the fight against GBV.
The focal point of the event was the interactive questions and answers session, underscoring the significance of collaborative endeavors and community involvement in tackling the problem of gender-based violence.
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๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ข๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐
๐ข๐ซ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐๐๐ฒ, ๐๐๐๐ฆ๐๐ฐ๐ ๐๐ญ๐๐ญ๐
