SGBV: Women Affairs ministry, foundation partner to enhance healthcare services
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By Justina Auta
The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs (FMoWA) has partnered with Women at Risk International Foundation (WARIF), an NGO, to enhance Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) healthcare services for survivors nationwide.
The partnership was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on Tuesday in Abuja.
The Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, highlighted WARIF’s expertise in establishing and operating Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs).
“The initiative aims to provide survivors with immediate access to professional, compassionate, and comprehensive care.
“The partnership will focus on capacity building for healthcare providers, case managers, and frontline responders, as well as drive policy reforms, survivor-centered service delivery, and nationwide awareness on SGBV.”
Sulaiman-Ibrahim emphasised that strong partnerships were crucial in creating systemic change to address SGBV.
Dr Kemi DaSilva-Ibru, Founder and President of WARIF, reiterated their commitment to bringing expertise to the partnership, particularly through its health pillar and pioneering work in establishing SARCs.
The WARIF founder added that he partnership aimed to reduce SGBV cases and ensure survivors had access to healthcare services to cope with trauma.(NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
Edited by Augusta Uchediunor/Abiemwense Moru
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