The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) campaign culminated in a sensitization program hosted by the Tari Oba International Foundation, in collaboration with the Lux Terra Leadership Foundation and the Nigeria Hunter’s and Forest Security Services. Held at Government Senior Secondary School (GSS) Wuse, Abuja, the program engaged students from grades nine to twelve.
The foundation’s chairman, Tari Oba, inspired the students to take an active stand against GBV, declaring: “The time for silence is over. You are the next generation of change-makers.”
The event provided students with comprehensive education on GBV, addressing its various forms—physical, emotional, sexual, and economic.
The importance of consent and fostering healthy relationships was emphasized, along with the role of bystanders in preventing GBV.
Students also learned about support services and resources available for survivors, as well as strategies for preventing rape, sexual assault, and other forms of abuse.
Additionally, the program addressed forced labor, exploitation, child labor, and trafficking, as well as domestic violence, intimate partner abuse, online harassment, and cyberbullying.
Through interactive sessions, students gained valuable knowledge on identifying signs of GBV, reporting incidents, supporting peers, creating safe spaces, and promoting responsible online behavior.The students pledged to contribute to ending GBV and volunteered to maintain advocacy efforts.
A new chapter of the Tari Oba Foundation was inaugurated at GSS Wuse to sustain leadership and engagement among the youth. The foundation extended an open invitation to members of the public to collaborate with the young advocates and support their mission.
Reaffirming its commitment to ending GBV, the Tari Oba Foundation emphasized that: “Together, we can create a world where everyone feels safe and valued. Say NO to GBV.”
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