Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Program

ANAYD is committed to preventing and addressing Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) through comprehensive programs, community engagement, and capacity building initiatives.

Key GBV Projects and Initiatives

UNESCO Spotlight Initiative

In partnership with Society for Family Health (SFH), ANAYD implemented a UNESCO-funded Spotlight Initiative project across six states in Nigeria:

Coverage: Adamawa, Cross Rivers, Ebonyi, FCT, Lagos, Sokoto
Focus: Preventing Sexual and Gender-Based Violence against adolescent girls and young women
Impact: Strengthened capacity of 90 youth networks and organizations
Services: Peer education and support for young people (age 10-25 years) to access comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) and SRHR services

UNFPA Community Engagement Project

In collaboration with Education as Vaccine (EVA) and UNFPA Nigeria, ANAYD implemented a comprehensive community engagement project in Kaduna State:

Coverage: 10 communities in 2 LGAs of Kaduna State
Reach:
- 50 community leaders
- 23 law enforcement official responders
- 10 CSOs from 10 communities
- Over 2,000 community members
Focus: Capacity building on SGBV and COVID-19
Achievement: Strengthened SGBV reporting system with 9 cases reported

Our Approach to GBV Prevention

Community Engagement

We work directly with communities to build awareness, change attitudes, and create sustainable solutions to prevent GBV.

Stakeholder Collaboration

We partner with law enforcement, community leaders, and civil society organizations to strengthen GBV response systems.

Capacity Building

We provide training and resources to youth networks and organizations to effectively address GBV in their communities.

Support Services

We facilitate access to comprehensive support services for GBV survivors, including healthcare and legal assistance.

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