One Day Capacity Building Seminar for Social Workers of Kaduna North Local Government on Eliminating Gender based violence 

On the 16th of November 2011, EWEI focussed efforts on building the capacity of Government institutions by giving social  workers tools and resources to better handle cases of gender based violence as well as to encourage the use of technological tools for grassroots development helping these officials perform their job functions more effectively.

Know and Say No

This project is primarily concerned with raising awareness about gender based violence as well as  strengthening institutional capacities to address the pandemic of gender based violence.  Know and Say provides a platform for effective actions towards the protection of minority rights and a voice for vulnerable groups.

Outputs

1. 13 beneficiaries capacity built on subject matter(s).

2. Tools introduced for grassroots development.

3. Action plans for better service delivery.

Key Outcomes

1. Organizational Capacity built on gender based violence.

2. Information on networking avenues disseminated.

3. Better services to minorities and vulnerable groups at the LGA level.

4. Information as a tool to eliminate Gender based violence further spread to members of the community.

Facilitators:

Safiya Ibn Garba - Programme Director, EWEI

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Facts and Figures: Gender Based Violence

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The Role of a Social Worker

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Conflict and Peace Building

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Technological Tools for Development

Katherine Ishu- Legal Practitioner, EWEI  Ambassador and Delegate

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Legal Recourse for Victims of Gender Based Violence

Mavis Orjime- Programme Officer EWEI

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Women's Rights at the Grassroots

 Below was the schedule for the one day workshop:

 13 participants from the Social Welfare Department benefitted from the training. Some of their comments from the lessons learned and action plan segment include:

 ü  We learnt what gender is, conflict resolution and women's rights at the grassroots, technology and we will put in into practice by educating and enlightening programmes for the community.

 ü  We learnt about important ways of resolving conflict within our organization and homes.

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I learnt about the role I can play as a social worker in resolving issues that I may be confronted with- to settle disputes between individuals and communities.

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 I have learnt that as a woman one can seek redress in court after she has been violated, through sex abuse or any form of violence that is meted upon her. I have also learnt that one should be technologically aware of the things that bring development in today's world.

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I have learnt that I must document every case that is being carried out in the office and I will like to go on the computer to learn more things that are related to my field.

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I have learnt that is important to educate girls on sex education and youth on drug abuse.

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I will give out lessons to grassroots women about the rights of women in our society

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