Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and the media have commended UNESCO and the Japanese Government for organising a two-day capacity building workshop on Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) in Delta State.
The participants, who benefited from the workshop, told The Tide source on Monday, in Asaba that the workshop was timely in view of the rising cases of SGBV in the society.
Mr Sam Erhunmwunse of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), said: “I must commend UNESCO and Japanese Government for granting me the opportunity to participate in the workshop.
“Through this workshop, I have been equipped adequately with information, which is key in enhancing my work as a media worker.
“Again, I have also learnt that it is germane to accord priority to promoting women and girl child education”.
In her remarks, Mrs Vivian Men of the Bethel Viva Foundation, said:”I learnt about the importance of Human Rights law as it implies to Girl Child education.
“I also learnt that the media and information literacy is vital in critically analysing and evaluating information content before dissemination.”
Dr Eris Ibi of the Working Fingers International Initiative said that she was adequately equipped with more ideas on sensitisation against SGBV, adding that it was clear that men should also be engaged in order to achieve meaningful results.
“The workshop also provided an avenue to meet, interact and share ideas with other civil society organisations as well as improve on my networking with other organisations,” she said.
Similarly, Mrs Patricia Obidi of Anioma Women’s Voice said that the workshop provided various steps to use in monitoring children in order for them to avoid taking wrong decisions in life.
“I have been able to interact with other CSOs and these interactions will go a long way in helping me expand my scope and vision.
“In all, I must commend UNESCO and the Japanese Government for enlisting Delta as one of the privileged states to benefit from this programme,” she said.
The Tide source reports that the workshop with the theme:”Preventing Covid-19, countering violent extremism and hate speech in marginalized communities in Delta, attracted 60 participants.
The workshop was aimed at promoting women and girls empowerment in marginalised communities, in addition to promoting resilience, strengthening, self-actualisation and effective advocacy for eliminating sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) and reducing the spread of Covid-19.
The workshop was organised for CSO’s/CBOs and other relevant stakeholders.