By Abdullahi Alhassan
Kaduna, Nigeria, February 21, 2026(Series News Online)
A two-day community dialogue forum has been held in Zangon Kataf LGA and Kaduna South LGA, aimed at empowering male leaders to prevent gender-based violence (GBV) and promote gender equality.
The initiative, 'Empowering Christian Women and Leaders of Culture for GBV Prevention and Response', is organized by Gender Awareness Trust (GAT) with funding support from Women Aid Collective (WACOL).
"We aim to strengthen community understanding of gender equality and promote collective action to prevent GBV," said the Executive Director of GAT, in her welcome address.
The dialogue brought together 60 community leaders, including traditional and religious leaders, women leaders, youth representatives, and local government officials.
Participants explored topics such as positive masculinity, GBV prevention, and provisions of the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act (VAPP Act).
"The workshop seeks to strengthen the capacity of male leaders to challenge harmful norms, increase their active involvement in GBV prevention, and boost community advocacy for the protection of women and girls," said Rebecca James Bilai and Tukura Bege, facilitators of the workshop.
Participants commended GAT for the initiative and pledged to step down knowledge to their respective communities and institutions.
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