DSVA storms Ikeja with SGBV sensitization marketing campaign

In a bid to curb sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in Lagos State, the Home and Sexual Violence Company (DSVA), on Thursday, launched into a door-to-door sensitization marketing campaign throughout communities in Ikeja Native Authorities Space.

The marketing campaign, led by the DSVA’s Neighborhood Engagement crew, was designed to boost consciousness on SGBV, promote a tradition of zero tolerance, and educate residents on the significance of well timed reporting and obtainable assist methods.

With lively participation from the Onilekere Neighborhood Growth Affiliation (CDA), the crew visited strategic places together with residential streets, non secular facilities, colleges, hospitals, mechanic workshops, markets, and vocational institutes. Key areas coated included:

Otunba Oludare Lane, Babaponmile Road, Onigbongbo Street, Sunday Farm Property, amongst others

LASUTH LASUCOM Mosque, Nasirudeen Central Mosque, Residing Religion Church Onilekere, and Celestial Church of Christ Onipetesi Cathedral

Lagos State Educating Hospital, The Eko Hospital, and Chief Nelson Vocational Institute

Onilekere Junior Excessive School, Kenvic Non-public School, and markets like Ifesowapo, Kokoro, and Agunbiade

Info, Training and Communication (IEC) supplies have been distributed, whereas neighborhood leaders acquired briefings on SGBV dynamics and efficient reporting mechanisms. They, in flip, pledged to cascade the data to residents, making certain broader neighborhood engagement.

Residents have been inspired to make use of DSVA’s toll-free line (08000-333-333) for confidential and fast reporting of incidents. In response to DSVA, over 14,000 people have been straight reached in the course of the marketing campaign.

The Household Assist Unit (FSU) Officer at Space F Police Station recommended DSVA’s grassroots strategy, assuring continued police collaboration in addressing SGBV. Tricycle riders in Agunbiade Market additionally praised the initiative, noting that they now really feel extra outfitted to report baby abuse, sexual assault, and home violence instances.

Regardless of the progress, some CDA representatives emphasised the necessity for sustained schooling and dialogue to foster long-term cultural change in addressing social points.

The DSVA reiterated its dedication to strengthening neighborhood partnerships, saying that community-led duty stays a vital software in constructing protected and inclusive neighborhoods throughout Lagos State.