Zamfara Commissioner for Women Affairs, appeales to men avoid violence against women

From Abdulkarim Umar

Hajiya Zainab Gummi made the appealed during a celebration of *16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence* held at the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs in Gusau. 

The commissioner said that now due to the deterioration of the situation, there is violence between husband and wife, between lovers and between father and daughter.

She pointed out that protecting women's dignity is God's commandment and man should not marry if he cannot keep it.

In a goodwill message, a representative of  HSCL ACE 3, USAID funded project and the lead implementating partner supporting HIV program in Zamfara state. Hajiya Faiza Labaran sensitize people on the importance of knowing their HIV status and ensuring linkage to care and treatment among the ones diagnosed  HIV Positive to the 13 supported health facilities in Zamfara state. She stressed on people to stop stigma and discrimination among people living with HIV. And pleaded to stop violence among women and girls and to report all GBV cases to the facilities for access to care and treatment support.

The 2022 16 Days of Activism was organised by the state Ministry of Women and Children Affairs in collaboration with Health System Consults Limited-Accelerating Control of HIV Epidemics in Nigeria, Cluster 3-Zamfara (HSCL ACE‐3) 

The occasion was attended by all the Directors of the State Ministry of Women and Children Affairs, members of Non Governmental Organizations and important personalities.