By Tunde Olamilekan
The wife of the Osun State Governor, Mrs Titilola Adeleke, has called for collaborative efforts in the fight against Gender Based Violence and other violent acts targeted at women and girl-children in the state.
Mrs Adeleke said her husband’s administration was committed to ending violence against women and girls across the state.
She stated this in a statement on a Facebook page in commemoration of the global 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.
The First Lady noted that this year’s celebration theme: “End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls,” underscores the urgent need to protect women and girls across our communities and society at large.
“It is imperative and compelling on us as a matter of importance and for the adverse effect of GBV on our society to intensify awareness, promote justice, and strengthen our collective resolve to end all forms of violence against women and girls.
“This is a renewed call for each of us to speak out, stand strong, and take action for a just and safer society where the lives of every young girl matter and their dignity is treasured jealously with maximum protection.
“We must all continue to create safe spaces, empower survivors and uphold systems that ensure justice is served. Let us prioritise promoting safe and respectful online engagement, strengthening digital literacy, reporting mechanisms and ensuring that technology becomes a tool for empowerment, not harm.
“I urge parents, community leaders, religious institutions, educators, civil society groups and every citizen of Osun to take part actively in this 16-day activism against GBV. Let us unite our voices and efforts to build communities where women and girls can live without fear, grow in confidence, and realise their full potential.”
“Let us all have a Capital NO to digital violence, including cyberstalking, online harassment, misinformation, image abuse, and technology-facilitated coercion, which threatens safety, confidence, and participation in the digital world,” she stated.
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