{"id":67445,"date":"2022-12-08T08:53:23","date_gmt":"2022-12-08T07:53:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationalwire.com.ng\/?p=67445"},"modified":"2022-12-08T08:53:23","modified_gmt":"2022-12-08T07:53:23","slug":"foundation-rallies-support-against-gbv-marks-16-days-of-activism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationalwire.com.ng\/sub\/foundation-rallies-support-against-gbv-marks-16-days-of-activism\/","title":{"rendered":"Foundation Rallies Support Against GBV, Marks 16 Days Of Activism"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"adn ads\" data-message-id=\"#msg-f:1751605815768173759\" data-legacy-message-id=\"184ef435835eccbf\">\n<div class=\"gs\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div id=\":qz\" class=\"ii gt\">\n<div id=\":qy\" class=\"a3s aiL \">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onefoundation.ng\">Sterling One Foundation<\/a> says it has screened the film, Chatroom, to mark the 16 days of activism against Gender Based Violence (GBV).<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">The United Nations marks the 16 Days of Activism against GBV annually to create public awareness and influence policy that protects the rights of women.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">The campaign also challenges discriminatory behaviours against the female gender across communities.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Mrs Olapeju Ibekwe, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the foundation, said in a statement that the screening of the film, which took place in Lagos on Wednesday, was to highlight different types of abuses women face.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Ibekwe said that the screening featured an interactive session which gave viewers the opportunity to share their thoughts on measures to reduce violence against women and girls, drawing insights from their various communities.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Speaking on the importance of the campaign and the screening, Ibekwe said that many women and girls don\u2019t know they have been abused, given how commonplace certain abusive attitudes have become.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u201cAt Sterling One Foundation where gender empowerment is one of our thematic focal areas, we consider it crucial to help more women understand their rights better and know when they are being trampled upon.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u201cFor us, awareness is the foundation of the work, as it empowers more women to take action, speak up and break cycles of abuse,\u201d Ibekwe added.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">She said that the foundation is working with partners to continue the advocacy for a reduction in gender based violence.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">She said that the foundation is also creating support for survivors via helplines where victims can break their silence, speak with counsellors and get help to overcome their trauma.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">The statement also quoted Mrs Bamidele Abiodun, wife of Ogun State governor and special guest of honour, as lending her voice on changing the narratives on GBV.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u201cIn Ogun State, we have the Sexual Assault Referral Centre, the Family Support Unit, and other shelters for women.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u201cBut I have to say it is not enough. We need an end-to-end solution for survivors; a comprehensive programme that not only addresses their physical and mental health but provides an economic safety net for as long as they require it,\u201d the statement quoted Abiodun as saying.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">The statement also quoted Ulla Elisabeth Mueller, the Resident Representative of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), as calling for collaborative efforts to tackle GBV.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Represented by Dr. Esther Somefun, Gender\/Reproductive Health Analyst, (UNFPA), Mueller said: \u201cPutting an end to this violence starts with believing survivors, adopting comprehensive and inclusive approaches that tackle the root causes, transforming harmful social norms, and empowering women and girls.\u201d<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">The statement also quoted Ms. Hansatu Adegbite, the Executive Director of Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ), as commending the leadership of the Sterling One Foundation for inspiring and empowering women leveraging entertainment.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Adegbite, who co-hosted the event, said that the bold steps taken by the foundation is in alignment with the essence of WIMBIZ, which is about inspiring and empowering women.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">She added that the theme of the 2022 16 Days of Activism is critical, calling on all women to unite to stop the violence to not just girls but boys in our various homes and communities.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">The statement echoed the reactions of some viewers of the movie who stressed the need for more leaders, family members and even peers to hold themselves more accountable for what happens within their communities.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">The viewers, while highlighting the role the culture silence plays in the society, said that survivors of GBV could only speak up when they know that someone will act and justice will be served.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">The movie, Chatroom, stars the likes of Odunlade Adekola, Sambasa Nzeribe, Ibrahim Suleiman, Tony Umez, Omawumi Megbele, and Nengi Adoki.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">It portrays a typical local community where stigmatisation of victims leads to very few cases of abuse, especially sexual abuse, being reported.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"yj6qo\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"adL\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hi\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ajx\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gA gt acV\">\n<div class=\"gB xu\">\n<div class=\"ip iq\">\n<div id=\":r0\">\n<table class=\"cf wS\" role=\"presentation\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"amq\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"amr\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><div data-ad-id=\"32665\" style=\"text-align:center; margin-top:0px; margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:0px; margin-right:0px;float:none;\" class=\"afw afw_ad_image afw_ad afwadid-32665  \">\r\n                                                            <div style=\"font-size:10px;text-align:center;color:#cccccc;\">Advertisement<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.accessbankplc.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"auto\" max-width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/nationalwire.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Banner-1.jpg\"><\/a>\r\n                                                                        \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sterling One Foundation says it has screened the film, Chatroom, to mark the 16 days of activism against Gender Based Violence (GBV). 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