By Ibrahim Muhammad
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has said that the fight against gender-based violence (GBV) is a collective responsibility, not a burden for women alone.
The Male Feminist Network (MFN) Project Officer, Sani Sa’idu, stated this during the training of 130 champions across two local government areas.
He said the training aims to equip male advocates with the knowledge and skills needed to challenge GBV and promote safer, more inclusive communities.
According to him, the sessions focused on key issues such as the dynamics of GBV in Northern Nigeria, gender relations and social norms, and the roles of artisans, community leaders, civil society groups, security agencies and ordinary men in ending violence against women and girls.
Sa’idu stressed that men have a crucial role to play in eliminating gender-based violence.
“If men rise to protect women and girls, we protect our homes, our communities, and the future of our society,” he said.
CITAD also urged men across Jigawa State to actively participate in initiatives aimed at ending GBV and to contribute to building a society where everyone is respected and protected.
“Change begins when men take a stand. Let us be the champions who break the cycle of violence and build safer communities for all,” Sa’idu added.
