Training with traditional, religious, community leaders on GBV & its consequences for the whole of the community;

The training workshop took place on the 11^th o May at with 50 participants (38 male, 12 female) present. Key highlights of the workshop included:

The concept, forms, and prevalence of gender-based violence, its impact on individuals, families, and communities as well as the root causes of SGBV and its intersection with cultural and social norms.
The role of traditional, religious, and community leaders in promoting and enforcing these laws; gaps and challenges in implementing SGBV-related policies at the community level.
The wide-ranging consequences of SGBV for individuals, families, and the entire community; the socio-economic, health, and psychological impacts of SGBV.
Identifying and challenging harmful gender norms and practices within the community; traditional beliefs, stereotypes, and roles that perpetuate SGBV; and promoting gender equality, respect, and consent within cultural and religious contexts.
The influential role that traditional, religious, and community leaders have in shaping community attitudes and behaviors; strategies to leverage leadership positions for promoting gender equality and preventing SGBV; and best practices and success stories from other communities where leaders have played a pivotal role.
Effective communication techniques to engage community members in discussions on SGBV.

Output: One Training sessions conducted for traditional, religious, and community leaders: A series of training sessions organized, reaching a total of 50 traditional, religious, and community leaders.

Outcome: Increased awareness and understanding of GBV (Post-training evaluation reveals a 40% increase in knowledge and understanding of GBV, including its forms, causes, consequences, and available support services among traditional, religious, and community leaders)

Community-wide awareness and prevention as trained leaders initiated community-wide awareness campaigns, resulting in an increase in community members’ knowledge about GBV, its consequences, and prevention strategies.