Key stakeholders in Anambra have stressed the urgent need for safe shelters, accurate data, and trained counsellors to effectively combat Gender-Based Violence (GBV). At a two-day consultative meeting organised by the Gender Perspective and Social Development Centre (GPSDC) in Awka, participants highlighted that shelters and professional psychological support are critical for helping survivors heal and reintegrate.
NAPTIP State Commander Mrs Ibadin Judith-Chukwu emphasized that counselling must precede legal questioning to protect traumatised victims, urging government and private sectors to invest in standard shelters. The meeting also focused on harmonising GBV data across ministries and agencies to ensure coordinated responses and better support for survivors. GPSDC’s Executive Director Mrs Eucharia Anekwe pointed out that empowering local women and leaders is crucial for rooting out violence and strengthening referral networks.
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