Centre LSD Engages Religious Leaders, Traditional Leaders, and Key Stakeholders in its Male Engagement Project for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls in Lagos State.
As part of the activities lined up for the implementation of the Centre’s Male Engagement Project for Gender Based Violence, Sexual & Reproductive Health & Rights and Harmful Practices (GBV/SRHR/HPs) Reduction in Lagos state under the Spotlight Initiative, The African Centre for Leadership, Strategy & Development (Centre LSD) shall Monday February 10th, 2020 commence engagement with traditional leaders, Religious leaders, youth groups, and key stakeholders in Ikorodu, and Yaba LGAs of the Lagos state. Specifically, the Centre will engage stakeholders in the following communities: Igbogbo, Baiyeku, Ibeshe, Iwaya, Makoko, and Bariga.
A press statement released by the project officer, Mr. Vincent Dania, stated that the objective of the targeted engagement is to get the buy-in of duty bearers and community gatekeepers for the project and pave the way for the establishment of the Community Network of Men Leaders to End Violence Against Women and Girls. The network will serve as an advocacy platform to promote gender equitable norms, attitudes, and behaviours, in relation to women's and girls’ sexuality and reproduction.
The Spotlight Initiative to eliminate Violence Against Women and Girls is an initiative of the European Union and the United Nations aimed at supporting a Nigeria where all women and girls, particularly the most vulnerable, live a life free from violence and harmful practices (see https://www.spotlightinitiative.org/).
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