The Women’s Rights Advancement and Protection Alternative (WRAPA) has reaffirmed its dedication to fostering a safer environment for women and girls by implementing preventive measures. The organisation has reported significant success in reducing incidents of violence within local communities, thereby enhancing the security of women and girls against physical harm.
During a community engagement session in Abuja, WRAPA’s Programme Manager, Habiba Ahmed, highlighted these achievements. The session, themed “Unite to End Violence Against Women & Girls Through Preventive Pathways and Enhancing Positive Masculinity,” was part of the global 16 Days of Activism campaign aimed at combating violence against women and girls.
Habiba emphasised the progress made in the Karonmajigi community, where there have been no reported incidents of physical violence against women and girls for the past six months. She stressed the importance of promoting positive masculinity, bringing together men and boys to discuss issues related to violence and develop strategies to address them.
Dauda Dogo, the village head of Karonmajigi, praised the grassroots efforts to eliminate violence, noting the community’s engagement with traditional rulers, faith leaders, youth leaders, and security personnel to ensure the eradication of such acts.
Additionally, Thomas Bako, a leader in the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), discussed the church’s stringent policies against gender-based violence. He shared that women who have been victims of violence are not permitted to take Holy Communion and those who commit acts of violence, including rape, are similarly restricted. Bako assured that gender-based violence has significantly decreased among church members due to these strict regulations.
WRAPA remains committed to collaborating with communities to enhance their capabilities in providing preventive measures for protecting women and girls.Police
