Report calls on authorities to increase funding for women in order to eradicate GBV in Africa

Report calls on authorities to increase funding for women in order to eradicate GBV in Africa
A study conducted by TechnoServe Nigeria and the Ford Foundation emphasizes the need for African leaders to focus on economic empowerment for women to combat Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the continent. 


The report, based on findings from Nigeria, Ghana, and Senegal, highlights that many women lack confidence in applying laws and government policies to seek justice against gender-based violence. 


The study, presented in Abuja, suggests that empowering women economically, providing means to generate or earn income, will significantly improve their status and reduce vulnerability to gender-based violence. 


Over 1000 women were interviewed during the survey, focusing on perspectives, thoughts, and societal dynamics. 


TechnoServe aims to empower men and women, particularly through its strong gender desk, ensuring at least 40 percent of those empowered are women. 


The study, funded by the Ford Foundation, explores the interplay between gender-based violence and women's economic empowerment, aiming to understand the complex and contextual nature of this relationship.
 

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