Executive Director, FAME Foundation, Arabinrin Aderonke Atoyebi, says the foundation has launched femicide tracker, a tool to aid reporting and documentation of femicide cases in the country.
Atoyebi, who disclosed this on Monday at a news conference in Abuja, expressed concern over the rise in femicide cases across the country.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the foundation launched the tool on the sidelines of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, scheduled to commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women from Nov. 25 to Dec. 10.
The executive director restated the foundation’s commitment to raising awareness, promoting education, and enhancing community engagement to combat gender-based violence (GBV).
“This year, we have seen a troubling surge in femicide cases, and we must act. To aid in the reporting and documentation of such cases, FAME Foundation has launched a Femicide Tracker.
“This tool will help ensure that no case goes unnoticed, no story is silenced, and that we, as a society, can work toward justice and accountability for victims and their families. This tracker is available on our website, www.famefoundationwg.org.
“By utilising this tool, we aim to spotlight this pressing issue and mobilise action against the rising trend of femicide.
“We encourage everyone to visit our website, share information, and stand up against all forms of violence against women. Together, we can shed light on these tragedies and work toward a future where such violence is eradicated.”
She added that the foundation designed activities to amplify awareness, empower people, and engage communities for 16 days, slated for the annual event.
“Over the next 16 days, we will host various initiatives, including online campaigns, podcasts addressing critical aspects of gender-based violence, community outreach at IDP Camp, panel discussions, social media advocacy, and conversations that challenge harmful norms.
“We aim to inspire action and bring this issue to the forefront of public discourse. We will also launch the hashtag campaign #HereForHer, a call to action for everyone to stand united against gender-based violence.”
According to her, this campaign serves as a reminder of the collective responsibility we share to protect and empower women and girls.
“Let us remember that awareness is just the starting point but true change requires a sustained and united effort.
“It also demands a commitment from governments to enforce laws that protect women, from civil society to create supportive environments, and from people to challenge harmful behaviors and attitudes.
“Together, we can build communities where women and girls not only survive but thrive, free from fear and violence.
“As we embark on this journey over the next 16 days, I urge all of you to participate actively in these our programs, listen, learn, and take action. The road to a violence-free world is long, but every step we take together brings us closer to our goal.”
She said that the theme of this year’s event “Gender-based violence is a major problem that impacts people, families, and entire communities” highlighted the importance of coming together to end GBV through collective effort and lasting change.
“Our goal is to create spaces where survivors can share their experiences, educate others, and inspire action towards a world where women are free from violence,” foundation boss said. (NAN)
