About Project
A Trains community champions to prevent gender-based violence through workshops, legal aid clinics, and male allyship programs..
Anti-GBV Community Advocacy Program
Empowering Communities to End Gender-Based Violence in Rivers State
✔ Legal Aid Clinics – Free counseling and legal assistance for survivors.
✔ Male Allyship Training – Engaging men as advocates against violence.
✔ Awareness Campaigns – Market rallies, school programs, and social media advocacy.
🔹 30 traditional rulers now actively condemn GBV in their communities.
🔹 5,000+ residents educated on prevention and support systems.
Project Overview
WUSD’s Anti-GBV Community Advocacy Program is a grassroots initiative that tackles gender-based violence (GBV) through education, legal support, and community mobilization across Rivers State. Since 2020, we’ve trained local leaders, survivors, and allies to prevent abuse, support victims, and demand accountability.Key Activities
✔ Community Workshops – Interactive sessions on GBV prevention, rights, and reporting.✔ Legal Aid Clinics – Free counseling and legal assistance for survivors.
✔ Male Allyship Training – Engaging men as advocates against violence.
✔ Awareness Campaigns – Market rallies, school programs, and social media advocacy.
Impact (2020–2024)
🔹 200+ GBV cases reported and resolved through our network.🔹 30 traditional rulers now actively condemn GBV in their communities.
🔹 5,000+ residents educated on prevention and support systems.
