GBV: FG traditional sovereign homework to speak

● insists the fight against the scourge cannot be left to the government only

The federal government invited traditional sovereigns throughout the nation to speak against gender violence [GBV]insisting on the fact that the fight against the scourge cannot be left only for the government and its agencies.
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Speaking in Abuja Tuesday in a session of improving knowledge for traditional sovereigns on gender -based violence organized by the United Nations women, by the Minister of Justice and the Prosecutor General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi told the traditional sovereigns that we had a great influence that has a great influence. Voice, your action and your violence based on leadership (GBV) we cannot do this job without you.
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“Justice does not start in court; it begins in the community. If the cases are hidden, there can be no criminal actions. If the victims are shameful, there can be no truth. If the offenders are protected because they are rich and influential, there can be no justice.”

The AGF, which was represented by the director of the judicial public (DPP) at the Federal Ministry of Justice, Mohammed Babadoko observed that the conference was part of the current efforts to deal with the growing cases of GBV in society.
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He observed that: “Nigeria, in line with both international and local obligations, has strong laws to face these crimes. But the laws are not sufficient. We recognize the authority of traditional and religious institutions and recognize the judicial systems that already exist in our communities. Your active participation is the key especially at the basis.”

He told them that: “As traditional and religious leaders, you can help us break the culture of silence. Encourage your people to speak. Work with the police and the ministries of justice, refuse settlements off the field for serious crimes. It helps your communities to understand that GBV is not acceptable, not in our culture, not in our religion, not in our society”
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He added that: “Our religious traditions and teachings are rooted in justice, correctness and compassion. No culture says:” Hide evil “. No true religion says:” Protect the wicked and punish the victim “. Silence is not neutrality;

For his part, the Minister of Affairs of Women, IMAAN SULAIMAN-IBRAHIM has promised that: “The Federal Ministry of Women’s Affairs is at the forefront of advancing gender equality, protecting the rights and dignity of women, children and vulnerable populations.

Sulaiman-Ibrahim, who was represented by a director of the Ministry, Sweet Okundaye, said: “Despite years of national and subnational interventions, the statistics remain alarming. According to the Ministry’s violence data room, a virga of lives were not reported. Dreams and generational traumas.”

He added that: “While we praise the widespread adoption of the law on violence against people (Odd), 2015 in 35 states and the law on minors, (2003) in 36 states of the Federation, the gap between legislation and implementation remains widely. Out of reach.

“It is in this context that I emphasize the urgent need for lighting at national level on the full implementation, financing and monitoring of these critical legal paintings. This must include the development of skills for community actors, religious and traditional institutions, police officers and judicial officials. The laws should not only exist; they must work.”

The minister said that: “In addition to legal tools, we must urgently strengthen our social protection ecosystem. In this regard, we are pushing for the establishment of a national social protection agency dedicated to dealing with the multidimensional needs of survivors and other vulnerable groups. An agency is due to a return. An agency is a return.

He stressed that: “Furthermore, the Federal Ministry of Women’s Affairs strongly supports the collaboration of the public-private sector in the development and management of safe spaces and shelters across the country. Refuges must be adequately personal, trauma and protection agents.

Previously in his opening observations, representatives of the women of the United Nations in Nigeria and Ecowas, Mrs. Beatrice Eyong said: “While we get together here today, we are remembered that GBV remains one of the most persistent and devastating human rights violations at a global level. According to the World Health Organization, almost 1 in 3 women all over the world has experienced physical or sexual violence in her life – of an intimate partner.

“In Nigeria, the data of the National Demographic and Health Survey 2018 paint a dark picture. 30% of women aged between 15 and 49 have experimented with physical violence since the age of 15 and 9% have undergone sexual violence. Recent evidence show that the cases of GBV have grown beyond these statistics due to the violent conflict throughout the country, an economic company of healing. Covid-1.

Eyong, represented by the deputy country representative (Ai), Mrs. Patience Ekeobo, noticed that: “Behind every statistics there is a name, face, a story. A girl married before her body is ready. A woman hit in silence in her home. Cyclalette. Generations.”

However, he added that: “While Nigeria has made significant progress with the passage of laws on the point of reference such as violence against people project act 2015 and the Child Rights Act 2003, we must face a tough truth: the laws are not sufficient. The gap between legislation and local implementation, in particular in rural and traditional amplitude.”

He observed that: “And this is precisely the reason why your presence here is so powerful. Traditional sovereigns are not only cultural custodians but moral authority of trust. Your words moderate perceptions. Your actions influence behavior. Your leadership can dismantle harmful norms and inaugurate new standards of dignity, security and equality, especially for women and girls.

“To the women of the United Nations, we believe that sustainable prevention starts in the community. Through our partnership with the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Affairs of Women and with the support of the Ford Foundation, we are investing in your leadership as Frontline samples of gender justice. This session is designed for a equipment of knowledge, tools and platforms that we will amplifies your voice and your impact.”

He said that traditional sovereigns that: “This is more than a seminar. It is an invitation to action”.

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