FAME Foundation Begins Documentation Of Killing Of Women In Nigeria 

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         Mohammed Shosanya

 

 

 

FAME Foundation has launched Femicide Tracker’,a tool to document all cases of femicide across the country.

 

 

 

 

The launching came as of part of the activities to mark this year’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence with the. theme: ‘Towards Beijing +30: UNiTE to End Violence Against Women and Girls.’

 

 

 

 

 

At the launch on Monday,the foundation’s Executive Director, Aderonke Bello, spoke on the societal impact of gender-based violence and announced the introduction of a Femicide Tracker to document cases and promote accountability.

 

 

 

 

 

The campaign includes various initiatives, such as online advocacy, community outreach, and panel discussions.

 

 

 

 

She urged collective action through the hashtag campaign #HereForHer, stressing that true change requires unified efforts from all sectors to eradicate gender-based violence in society.

 

 

 

“The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, is an annual global campaign, that runs from November 25th, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, to December 10th, Human Rights Day. This movement seeks to highlight the pervasive issue of gender-based violence and rally efforts to combat it.

 

 

 

“This year’s theme, ‘Towards Beijing +30: UNiTE to End Violence Against Women and Girls,’ underscores the urgency of collective action to create a safer, more equitable world.

 

 

 

 

She said that gender-based violence is not just a person or family problem; it is a societal crisis that impacts communities and nations. We cannot afford to be silent, complacent, or divided in our efforts.

 

 

 

 

“At FAME Foundation, we remain steadfast in our commitment to raising awareness, providing education, and promoting community engagement. Today, I am proud to announce the launch of our Femicide Tracker, an important tool that allows for the reporting and documentation of femicide cases.

 

 

 

“This tool will help ensure that no case goes unnoticed, no story is silenced, and that we, as a society, can work toward justice and accountability for victims and their families. This tracker is available on our website, www.famefoundationwg.org. By utilizing this tool, we aim to spotlight this pressing issue and mobilize action against the rising trend of femicide. I encourage you all to visit the website, engage with the tracker, and share it widely. Together, we can shed light on these tragedies and work toward a future where such violence is eradicated.

 

 

 

“This year, our activities are designed to amplify awareness, empower people, and engage communities. Over the next 16 days, we will host various initiatives, including online campaigns, podcasts addressing critical aspects of gender-based violence, community outreach at IDP Camp, panel discussions, social media advocacy, and conversations that challenge harmful norms, we aim to inspire action and bring this issue to the forefront of public discourse.

 

 

 

 

“We will also launch the hashtag campaign #HereForHer, a call to action for everyone to stand united against gender-based violence. This campaign serves as a reminder of the collective responsibility we share to protect and empower women and girls.

 

 

 

“Let us remember, awareness is just the starting point. True change requires a sustained and united effort. It demands a commitment from governments to enforce laws that protect women, from civil society to create supportive environments, and from people to challenge harmful behaviors and attitudes. Together, we can build communities where women and girls not only survive but thrive, free from fear and violence.

 

 

 

“As we embark on this journey over the next 16 days, I urge all of you to participate actively in these our programs, listen, learn, and take action. The road to a violence-free world is long, but every step we take together brings us closer to our goal”.

 

 

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