African traditional leaders meet in Lagos to accelerate action on gender-based violence prevention
Source: Vanguard
The Conference of African Traditional and Cultural Leaders on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Prevention have reaffirmed commitment to accelerate coordinated action towards ending Gender-Based Violence across the African continent. The made the commitment at a conference convened by the Ford Foundation and UN Women, in collaboration with the Nigerian government in Lagos.The conference drew eminent leaders from across Africa, including traditional authorities, government representatives, and development partners to mobilise cultural authority as a force for protection, justice, and social transformation.
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The Conference of African Traditional and Cultural Leaders on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Prevention have reaffirmed commitment to accelerate coordinated action towards ending Gender-Based Violence across the African continent. The made the commitment at a conference convened by the Ford Foundation and UN Women, in collaboration with the Nigerian government in Lagos.The conference drew eminent leaders from across Africa, including traditional authorities, government representatives, and development partners to mobilise cultural authority as a force for protection, justice, and social transformation.
Read more here.