Khadijat Saidu
The Women’s Rights Advancement and Protection Alternative (WRAPA) in collaboration with Ford Foundation has trained 10 volunteers selected across various organizations on the prevention and response to Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) in Kebbi State.
Volunteers were drawn from religious organizations, NGOs, PWDs, the Kebbi Civil Society Forum, women’s groups, and societies.
While speaking at the training session, titled ‘Step down training on volunteers group’s knowledge and skills strengthening (VAWG) prevention and response,’
The Executive Director of WRAPA in Kebbi State, Comrade Nasir Idris, explained that the volunteers would be the backbone of their efforts.
According to him, your passion, energy, and tireless work in the field have already contributed significantly to the progress we have made.
However, as we all know, the fight against violence is ongoing and requires continuous learning, adaptation, and a deep understanding of the complex issues at hand.
“This training is designed to equip 10 volunteers with the necessary tools, knowledge, and strategies to enhance your effectiveness on the field.
We seem to deepen your understanding of the dynamics of gender-based violence, the challenges faced by survivors, and the critical role you play in both prevention and response.
We will also focus on building your capacity to engage with communities, raise awareness, and provide the support that is so desperately needed.
Idris, who emphasized the importance of collaboration, insisted that a single person could not solve the challenges at hand.
He said: “It is through our collective efforts -through partnerships, sharing of best practices, and mutual support, that we will be able to create safer Communities for women and girls.”
Idris urged the participants and trainees to engage fully in the training, ask questions, share their experiences, and learn from one another.
Project Manager of WRAPA, Hassana Ibrahim, in her presentation, explained that the organization was established in 1999 by Justice Fatia Lami Abubakar to protect women’s rights across all 36 states of Nigeria.
According to her, “WRAPA targets women and girls of all ages, particularly those facing gender-, based violence, discrimination and legal injustices.
WRAPA also extends its support to marginalized Communities, including indigent households and persons with disabilities, striving for inclusive empowerment and justice.”
