Mobilizing Young Girls for Digital GBV Awareness and Prevention in Katsina State
As part of the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, Fahuz Support for Vulnerable Groups successfully implemented a Digital Gender-Based Violence (DGBV) awareness and prevention activity targeted at young girls in Katsina State. The activity focused on empowering adolescent girls with knowledge, skills, and confidence to prevent, identify, and report digital GBV while strengthening linkages with existing GBV response mechanisms in the state. The engagement brought together 50 young girls, civil society actors, government institutions, and protection stakeholders. Through presentations, interactive discussions, and stakeholder reflections, participants gained practical knowledge on online safety, GBV reporting pathways, and available survivor support services. The activity also strengthened coordination among GBV actors and reinforced community-driven advocacy led by young girls.
We empowered 50 young girls with knowledge, skills, and confidence to understand, prevent, and respond to Digital GBV.
Welcome Remarks by Fahuz Support Group, delivered by Dr. Nasir Musa Balarabe (Executive Director), emphasizing youth empowerment, community safety, and the importance of partnerships in GBV prevention.
Improved Stakeholder Coordination: The engagement strengthened collaboration among government institutions, CSOs, and protection actors.
Youth-Led Advocacy: Participants committed to serving as peer educators and community advocates for safe digital spaces.
✔ Reduced stigma and discrimination through 450+ sustained community dialogue sessions
✔ Over 2,000 women and vulnerable persons protected through GBV referral and response systems
✔ Women empowered as economic actors and community peace advocates across Katsina communities
✔ EWER networks and community protection systems strengthened across conflict-affected LGAs
✔ Trusted traditional and faith-based networks spanning all 34 LGAs for conflict-sensitive programming