04/01/2026
Workshop on Strategic Planning for the Mitigation of Gender-Based Violence (GBV).
In 2023, under my able leadership as the then Chairperson of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Kano Branch, I successfully organized a capacity-building workshop targeted at market women and students, with a focus on strategic planning for the mitigation of Gender-Based Violence (GBV). The workshop took place at Bristol Palace, Kano, and was generously supported by the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption Programme II (RoLAC II).
The workshop was designed to empower participants with practical knowledge and skills aimed at preventing and responding to GBV within their communities, educational institutions, and business environments. It brought together market women, students, and relevant stakeholders, creating a platform for learning, engagement, and experience sharing.
I also delivered a PowerPoint presentation specifically tailored to educating business women on effective business management and sustainability. The presentation emphasized the importance of transforming informal businesses into formally incorporated entities, highlighting the numerous advantages such as improved access to opportunities, legal recognition, enhanced credibility, accountability, and protection under the law. Participants were guided on how formal incorporation can strengthen business growth and long-term stability. Additionally, comprehensive sessions were conducted on Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV), focusing on how to identify early warning signs, risk factors, and vulnerable situations. Practical steps for prevention, control, and appropriate response mechanisms were thoroughly discussed, including the roles of individuals, communities, and legal institutions in combating GBV. The program reinforced FIDA Kano Branch’s commitment to. promoting women’s rights, legal awareness, economic empowerment, and the prevention of Gender-Based Violence through strategic education