MOWA, UNFPA Conduct GBVCIMS Review, Validation Exercise to Strengthen GBV Data Collection

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The Kwara State Ministry of Women Affairs and the United Nations Population Funds (UNFPA) has conducted a Gender Based Violence Case Information Management System (GBVCIMS) review and validation exercise in a bid to strengthen Gender Based Violence (GBV) data collection in the state.

Speaking at the validation exercise held on Monday at the Ministry, the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Chief (Mrs) Opeyemi Oluwakemi Afolashade, stated that the exercise aligns with the policy and strategic vision of the Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, to institutionalize frameworks that protect the vulnerable groups, eliminate GBV and safeguard human dignity of the people in the state.

The Commissioner noted that the exercise was aimed at strengthening participants’ capacity in data collection and improving the reporting system on GBV, urging participants to make use of the tools developed by the Ministry to ensure adequate data collection.

Emphasizing the importance of data collection, Chief Afolashade explained that it will ensure a unified and secured approach that will help track incidences, manage case,  provide adequate, swift, compassionate and holistic response for survivors.

The Commissioner commended European Union and UNFPA for their unwavering technical and financial support which underscores a shared global and local commitment to eradicating GBV and Harmful Traditional Practices (HTPs) in the state.

The Kwara State Coordinator, UNFPA, Madam Gloria Enueze, said the data plays a vital role in ensuring proper planning for interventions from partners and encouraged the Ministry to sustain the tempo in eradicating GBV in the state.

The Grant Specialist, Royal Heritage Health Foundation, Mr Raphael Ogundele, encouraged participants to continue partnering with the Ministry to eliminate GBV by submitting reported cases to the Ministry, adding that this will help provide a robust response system for the state.

The validation exercise was attended by representatives of line Ministries, Security Operatives, Non-Governmental Organisations, Civil Society Organisations and staff of the Ministry.


Iyanu Lawal,
Press Secretary, 
MOWA
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