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Community Rises To End Gender Based Violence

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2 years ago

November 28, 2021

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Cross session of traditional and religious leaders during the sensitization

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Kafin Tafawa Communty, surburb of Bauchi metropolis in Bauchi State has vowed to end the menace of Sexual Gender Based Violence (SGBV) that robs children of their right in their communty.

The community made the pledge during a sensitisation and awareness campaign to mark the 2021 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence, organised by Switch Media and tagged; “SAY ENOUGH” on Sunday at Kafin Tafawa community of the state.

A community leader, Mr Yohanna Daniel, said they have structures that look into the issue of sexual Gender Based Violence in the community.

He said the structures include the community peace security, religious and traditional leaders who always come together to deliberate and proffer solutions to all social vices in the community.

“As stakeholders of the community, we will not sit down and see the menace which robs our children of their privilege to enjoy their rights and freedoms as enshrined in the nation’s constitution continues to linger,” he said.

Also Speaking, Malam Buhari Abdullahi, Chief Imam of Kafin Tafawa Central Mosque, reiterated that leaders, such as pastors, teachers, village elders and government officials, regularly convene to discuss local SGBV cases and issues.

“Many of these leaders, specifically pastors and traditional leaders are trained by local professionals on how to counsel trauma victims and guide them through the service referral processes,” he said.

On his part, Reverend Samson Usman, said sexual, physical, verbal, psychological and domestic violence bedevilling children, particularly girls and women, needed to be eradicated.

“We will try our best to ensure that gender-based violence is completely eliminated in our community,” he said.

Mr. Jang Ajemasu, facilitator and community engagement associate with Switch Media, emphasised the need for community leaders prevention efforts to focus on equipping volunteer community mobilizers.

“Ending violence against women and girls helps promote equality and advance human rights.

“Society must first understand that violence against women and girls is a violation of human rights,” Ajemasu said.

Another facilitator, Mr. Elkanah Samuel, Field Department with Child Gold Foundation, calls on the community to respond to the Victims of SGBV.

“Victims should be provided safe homes or houses where they can be away from the perpetrators. Separating victims is an important factor in responding to GBV victims.

“The safety of the victims should be a top priority because their lives could be in danger. The locations of victims should be kept secured for their safety,” he said.

The awareness campaign was organised by Switch Media in collaboration With Child is Gold to mark 16 Days of Activism Against gender Based violence.

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10 Killed As two Military Helicopters Collide

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April 23, 2024

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Two Malaysian military helicopters collided and crashed during a training session on Tuesday, killing all 10 crew onboard, the country’s rescue agency said.

“The two helicopters collided during flight training. All 10 victims on board have been confirmed dead by the medical officers,” Suhaimy Mohamad Suhail, senior operations commander from the fire and rescue department said.

Footage shared online showed several helicopters flying low in a formation over the Lumut naval stadium in a flypast rehearsal ahead of the navy fleet’s open day celebrations in May.

One of the choppers was seen clipping the rear rotor of another helicopter, causing both to go into a tailspin and crash.

The two helicopters involved were a Eurocopter AS555SN Fennec and an AgustaWestland AW139, the rescue agency said.

Photos showed the Eurocopter model heavily mangled in the wreckage on the naval base stadium track with rescue personnel surrounding it as well as various debris.

The AgustaWestland helicopter crashed at the naval base’s swimming pool area.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim sent his condolences to the families of the victims, saying “the nation mourns the heart-wrenching and soul-wrenching tragedy”.

“I was informed that an immediate investigation will be carried out by the Ministry of Defense, especially TLDM (Royal Malaysian Navy), to find the cause of the crash,” he said.

Incidents involving helicopters are not uncommon in the Southeast Asian nation.

Last month, a Malaysian coast guard helicopter crashed in the Strait of Malacca with no fatalities.

In 2016, a deputy minister was among those who died after a Eurocopter AS350 crashed in the Malaysian state of Sarawak.

AFP

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Israeli Drone Shot Down Over Lebanon – IDF

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April 23, 2024

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The Israeli Defense Forces, IDF, on Monday said an Israeli drone was shot down over Lebanon on Sunday night.

Writing on Telegram, the IDF said a surface-to-air missile was launched at the drone that was operating in Lebanese airspace, adding that the drone was hit and had landed in Lebanon.

It added that fighter jets struck the missile launch site.

Fighting broke out with Lebanon on Sunday, with the Israeli army announcing that two shells had been fired in the direction of the village of Rosh Hanikra in northern Israel on the Mediterranean Sea.

The Israeli Army attacked the locations from which the shots were fired and fighter jets had also attacked terror infrastructure north-east of Nabatieh, it said.

Previously, fighter jets had also fired on targets belonging to the Iran-backed Lebanese Shiite militia Hezbollah.

Both Hezbollah and the military arm of Palestinian militant organisation Hamas claimed responsibility for attacks on Israel on Sunday.

Since the beginning of the Gaza war in October, deaths and injuries have resulted from daily firing on the border between Lebanon and Israel.

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VIDEO: First Female Transgender Mosque Opens In Bangladesh

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April 22, 2024

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The world’s first female transgender mosque has reportedly opened in Bangladesh.

In the video shared by DW, some of the worshippers who transitioned from being males to females were seen observing the Muslim prayers.

It was further gathered that the land where the mosque was built, was donated by the government. The transgender Muslims expressed excitement over the development, adding that they are happy they will live and be buried like every other person.

Watch the video below…