Project Summary

Through the TB Network, Lagos State, our focal person has been playing the role of a case manager in Ojo Local Government where several outreaches have been carried out in schools, faith-based organization and among members of the CDAs. The community sensitization and advocacy programme aimed at reducing the prevalence of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) across communities in Lagos State.

The project focused on increasing public understanding of Gender-Based Violence, human rights, survivor support services, and community responsibility in preventing violence. Through grassroots engagement, awareness campaigns, and referral support, the initiative empowered community members to become advocates against violence and promoters of safe and inclusive communities.

The programme also sought to strengthen referral pathways and improve access to survivor-centered support services within the target Local Government Areas.

Our Intervention

• Conducted community sensitization and orientation programmes on Gender-Based Violence and Intimate Partner Violence n schools, faith-based organization and community.
• Educated community members on gender, human rights, and the impact of violence on women, girls, families, and communities.
• Trained grassroots members to serve as community advocates and peer educators on GBV prevention.
• Increased public awareness of available GBV prevention and response services.
• Strengthened linkages and referral pathways for survivors requiring medical, psychosocial, legal, and protection services.
• Mobilized community stakeholders and residents to promote collective action against violence and abuse.

Impact

• Reached and sensitized over 5,000 grassroots community members across the target Local Government Areas.
• Improved public understanding of Gender-Based Violence, Intimate Partner Violence, and human rights issues.
• Increased community participation in reporting, preventing, and responding to GBV cases.
• Strengthened awareness and utilization of survivor support and referral services.
• Encouraged community-led advocacy and neighbourhood sensitization efforts to reduce violence and abuse.
• Promoted safer and more supportive environments for women, girls, and vulnerable persons.

Supported By

• Supported through the RSSH project

Program Area

• Gender-Based Violence Prevention
• Intimate Partner Violence Awareness
• Human Rights Advocacy
• Community Mobilization and Sensitization
• Survivor Support and Referral Services
• Child Protection and Safeguarding