The
Network against Gender-Based Violence (NGBV) in collaboration with ActionAid
The Gambia has conducted a two-day seminar for youth of West Coast Region to
sensitise them on female genital mutilation and gender-based violence.
Speaking
at the training held at the West Coast Regional Office in Brikama, Haddy
Mboge-Barrow, coordinator of the network, said they had a project funded by
Amplifier Change to strengthen the capacity of the Network against Gender-Based
Violence but after that project they decided to initiative a centre where
survivors of gender-based violence would be properly managed.
Bakary
Fadera of ActionAid said the agency has a global vision to eradicate poverty
and injustice, and to work with the poor and excluded people.
To
achieve this vision, he said, ActionAid has developed a five-strategic plan,
2013-2017, to serve as a guide in the implementation of programmes and
projects.
The
issue of gender-based violence has a lot negative implication on national
development and that is why it is a central component of the strategic plan, Mr
Fadera said.
Alagie
Nyang, youth coordinator of West Coast Region, said gender-based violence
particularly female genital mutilation is a concern to everyone as it violates
women’s rights.
