Anambra State 16 Days Activism

Anambra State has taken a significant step towards combating gender-based violence (GBV) with the successful conclusion of the Anambra Unite Conference 2024. Held on Wednesday December 4, 2024, the conference brought together stakeholders from various sectors to commemorate the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.
Participants included 16 traditional rulers, commissioners, representatives of government ministries, departments, and agencies, security, town union leaders, women leaders, youth leaders, civil society organizations, persons with disabilities, and the media.
The conference, organized by the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC) programme, funded by the EU and implemented by International IDEA in collaboration with Ministry of Women Affairs and the VAPP Law Implementation Committee with theme: “Towards a Beijing +30: UNiTE to End Violence Against Women and Girls,” emphasized the need for collective action to eliminate GBV in Anambra.