Kebbi to ascertain 4 extra sexual assault referral centres to fight GBV

The Kebbi State Authorities has introduced plans to ascertain 4 new Sexual Assault Referral Centres, SARCs, to boost the accessibility of companies for survivors of Gender-Based mostly Violence (GBV) throughout the state.

The Secretary of the Technical Working Group, TWG, on GBV, Nasiru Idris, made the announcement in an announcement issued on Sunday in Birnin Kebbi.

The brand new centres, which might be situated in Argungu, Yauri, Zuru, and an extra website in Birnin Kebbi, are set to enhance the state’s present response to GBV.

Idris defined that the centres are a part of the continuing efforts spearheaded by implementing companions in collaboration with the Kebbi State Authorities.

He added that these centres are designed to offer survivors with much-needed help and sources to deal with the influence of GBV.

This growth follows a strategic assembly chaired by Zainab-Nasare Idris, the spouse of the Kebbi State Governor, and the chairperson of the TWG on GBV.

The session offered a complete report on the achievements of the 2024 ’16 Days of Activism Towards GBV,’ highlighting key successes, classes realized, and areas for future enchancment because the state prepares for the 2025 marketing campaign.