The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has urged members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report any cases of gender-based violence (GBV) to the appropriate authorities for necessary action.
Sani Sa’idu Muhammad, the project officer of CITAD Male Feminist Network, Founded by Ford Foundation through the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development (Centre LSD), made the call while speaking at the public Enlightenment Forum held in Dutse.
He said, the aim of the public Enlightenment is to sensitive the general public on the danger of the GBV and suggest solutions in order to minimise the problem.
According to him, “we have noticed the increase on Gender Based Violence GBV, including, Rape, Modern Slavery and human trafficking among others in Jigawa State, This prompted our campaign in order to mitigate the problem” he said.
Muhammad explained that, the war against the GBV requires collective effort from all stakeholders through reporting of the cases to the relevant authorities.
“Issues of GBV can not be hidden, because by hiding the case is like giving the perpetrators opportunity to continue with the act.
“The problem of GBV can be reduced by 90% of the cases is being reported to the security agencies and other Civil societies working on the GBV.”
He said the public can also report any case of GBV through an application purposely developed as “Reportrix” for appropriate action.
Eze Chidiebere Paul
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