Gender-based violence remains threat to societal, national development: Kebbi Commissioner
Kebbi State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Halima Kamba, says gender-based violence (GBV) erodes the future of society and national development.
Ms Kamba said this during a media chat as part of activities to mark the 16 Days of Activism against GBV on Thursday in Birnin Kebbi.
The United Nations has set aside November 25 to December 10 of every year as GBV activism days.
Ms Kamba said the event affirms a simple transformative truth that violence in any form against women, girls and children is an offence against humanity.
“It is therefore prohibited not only in Islam or Christianity but in all forms of religions, including traditional worship. GBV in any form and of any type is a crime against all religions.
“GBV is harm that erodes our community, erodes our economy and our future and the future of the next generation alike,” she said.
According to Ms Kamba, the 16 Days of Activism reminds the world that every action counts, every voice matters, and every commitment can bring about change.
“This year, we are not only standing up together as women to condemn violence, but we are also celebrating the release and reuniting of our girls with their families, tagged: ‘The Kebbi Girls.”
The girls were abducted on November 17, released on November 25, and reunited with their families on the day the 16 Days of Activism commenced.
She described the event as a significant GBV celebration for the women and children of Kebbi and Nigerian women as a whole.
“This is a time we remind the world that we can prevent violence of all kinds through education, protection, justice and equity for all.
“Every one of us here has a role to play, every act of offence should be judged, and perpetrators should be brought to book,” she advocated.
While calling for a united front against GBV, Ms Kamba lauded the state governor for rescuing the abducted Maga schoolgirls.
She urged the parents of the rescued girls not to be discouraged from supporting their wards in pursuing education for national development.
(NAN)
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