The First Lady of Taraba State, Agyin Kefas, is calling on stakeholders throughout the state to actively participate in the enforcement of the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Law. She believes that this can be accomplished by safeguarding the rights of women and children in Taraba State.
In her address on Wednesday in Jalingo, the state capital, during the inauguration of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, she emphasized the need for traditional rulers, community leaders, religious figures, and politicians to ensure the protection of women and children’s rights in the state.
She underscored that this annual global movement, from November 25 to December 10 (Human Rights Day), serves as a striking reminder of the ongoing struggle for equality.
Further, she stressed the necessity for collective action to create a world devoid of violence and inequality, urging the people of the state to raise their voices in unison against gender-based violence over the next 16 days.
The First Lady called for support from government officials, civil societies, religious leaders, and community heads, highlighting the importance of collaborative efforts in preventing gender-based violence and fostering a society that respects the dignity of every individual.
In her welcome address, Mary Sinjeh, the Commissioner of Women’s Affairs in the state, shed light on the event’s theme, “Unite and Invest to Prevent Violence Against Women and Girls,” emphasizing its focus on combatting all forms of violence, particularly those against women and girls in society.
Commending the governor’s commitment, Sinjeh announced the incorporation of the Gender-Based Violence Observatory (GBVO) in the 2024 budget, with the aim of making Taraba a violence-free state.
