by FIDA

Branch ActivitiesOctober 11, 20240 comments

Today, FIDA Nigeria, with the invaluable support of the Ford Foundation, convened a transformative dialogue with religious leaders in Plateau State, focused on preventing violence against women and girls. This pioneering event underscores the power of faith in challenging harmful norms and inspiring sustainable change within communities.

Event Highlights:

🔹 Addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV): Religious leaders engaged in discussions about the widespread issue of GBV in their communities, sharing insights and exploring faith-based approaches to address and combat violence.

🔹 Faith and Reflection: Participants reflected on the teachings of the Holy Bible and Quran, emphasizing how these religious doctrines call for the protection and dignity of women and girls. The discussions centered on how religious leaders can harness these teachings to foster peace and prevent violence.

🔹 Strategic Action Planning: The dialogue led to the development of actionable solutions aimed at breaking cultural barriers that perpetuate violence, with the ultimate goal of fostering gender equality and justice.

This milestone event represents a significant step towards building safer, more inclusive communities where the rights and dignity of women and girls are upheld.

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