Centre for Women Studies and Intervention (CWSI) organized a Capacity Building Workshop Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) across Abuja and Benin Ecclesiastical Provinces. In Abuja Ecclesiastical Province, the training was held in Lafia Diocese and Makurdi Diocese, while in Benin Ecclesiastical Province, it was conducted in Benin Archdiocese and Usele-Uku Diocese.
The workshop brought together Catholic priests, women religious, members of the Catholic Women Organization (CWO), traditional leaders, young men and women, widows, members of the Catholic Men Organization (CMO), persons with disabilities, and representatives of the Federation of Muslim Women’s Associations in Nigeria (FOMWAN) to strengthen their roles as advocates and collaborators in ending all forms of violence and discrimination against women.
Participants were encouraged to step down the training to members of their various communities to ensure wider impact and sustainability of the initiative.
This activity was implemented under the project titled “Women Religious as Collaborators with the Catholic Women Organization (CWO) to End Violence and Discrimination Against Women, Year 2” funded by Conrad N. Hilton Foundation
CWSI extends its appreciation to all stakeholders who participated in the workshop for their commitment to protecting the rights and dignity of women and girls, and for their active efforts to end violence and discrimination within their communities.
