Over 10,000 residents of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area (LGA) have been educated on Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) following the awareness campaign conducted by the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) and the Ford Foundation.
Both partners conducted this engagement through a door-to-door sensitization campaign to aid in halting the high rate of domestic and gender violence recorded, urging residents to report promptly.
The campaign exercise cut across key areas within the community of Ibeju-Lekki LGA, including religious institutions, schools, healthcare facilities, and judicial centers.
One of the sensitization exercises, which addressed cultural and religious dimensions of SGBV, was held with congregants and faith leaders at Magbon-Segun Central Mosque.
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Other places visited include schools, Ibeju-Lekki General Hospital, Akodo, and Magbon-Segun Magistrates’ Court.
Various participants, including students, medical professional and patients, were taught how to identify, respond to, and report SGBV cases, while also reinforcing the legal implications in obtaining justice.
According to a DSVA post on Wednesday, the initiative aimed to strengthen grassroots awareness and foster a community-wide culture of zero tolerance.
“Community Development Associations (CDAs) across Imagbon Segun, Oke Segun, Oke Yanta, Idotun, Itesiwaju and other localities were actively involved in the sensitization efforts,” the notice indicated.
“Leaders received Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials and committed to disseminating the content within their communities.”
During the campaign, the participants pledged to report cases and promote DSVA’s activities using the provided contact: 08000333333.
Highlighting the commitment of DSVA in protecting lives and promoting justice, the notice added, “Through sustained partnerships and community-centered strategies, DSVA continues to build safer, more informed neighborhoods across Lagos State.”
