CSJ Strengthens Institutions in Fight Against SGBV/VAWG/HP and SRHR

Under the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)’s Spotlight project, the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) built the capacity of relevant agencies working on Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV), Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG), Harmful Practices (HP) and breaches of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights of Women and Girls (SRHR).

The programme ensured that various institutions with mandates related to SGBV/VAWG/HP and SRHR were strengthened to better protect the rights of women and girls and to eradicate all forms of violence.

CSJ has recorded success through the implementation of the following activities: Training of Trainers on implementation of National Action Plans on SGBV/VAWG/HP and SRHR for Women’s Rights Groups, CSOs and Faith Based Organisations in the focal states of Adamawa, Federal Capital Territory and Sokoto States.

Capacity Building of Strategic Ministries, Departments and Agencies of Adamawa and Sokoto State Government on Responses & Intervention and Implementation of National and International Standards/Plans on SGBV/VAWG/HP and SRHR.

Capacity Building of Law Enforcement Agencies in Adamawa, Sokoto States and FCT on Prevention and Responses to SGBV/VAWG/HP and SRHR. One of our key recommendations which is the development of a standard operating procedure for SGBV cases has been adopted by the Police who are in the final stages of publishing their SOP.

Capacity Building of Women & Girls right groups on Shadow Reporting and Follow up on Obligations in Relation to Human Rights Monitoring and Reporting Mechanisms on SGBV/VAWG/HP and promotion SRHR of women and girls.

Capacity Building of Key Stakeholders on Gender Responsive Budgeting (GRB) in the Federal Capital Territory and Capacity Building of Rule of Law Institutions on Litigation and Legal Responses to SGBV/VAWG/HP/SRHR.