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KASHAM urges media to follow GBV cases to ensure justice for survivors By Olufunmi An NGO, Kasham Girls, Women, and Youth Development Initiative, has called on media to diligently follow up on GBV cases to ensure justice for survivors while calling on Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to collaborate and provide sustainable, accountable interventions. The Executive Director of Kasham, Dinatu Dama Maji, made this appeal today during a press briefing and stakeholders’ engagement held in commemoration of the annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence in Kano The organization emphasized the need not only for implementation but also for a review of penalties for GBV offenses to ensure they adequately reflect the impact of such acts on survivors. This year’s theme, “UNITE! Activism to End Violence Against Women and Girls,” highlights the importance of collective efforts from individuals, organizations, and communities in addressing violence against women and girls. ...

The founder of the Al-Muhibbah Foundation, Hajia Aisha Bala Mohammed, expressed her readiness to continue philanthropic programs towards the development of society. She stated this during a 30-minute live program broadcast on Africa TV3, where she discussed the numerous achievements of the Al-Muhibbah Foundation over the past 15 years. Chief Press Secretary to the First Lady, Murjanatu Musa Mai Dawa, stated in a press release signed and sent to journalists. The First Lady said, "I initially established the foundation to care for cemeteries, and it has grown into a multifaceted organization serving communities across health, education, agriculture, women’s empowerment, and skill acquisition. "Why we began with a focus on cemeteries is that I believed it was important to care for the final resting places of our loved ones. Over time, our mission expanded to address the broader needs of our society," the founder shared. Some of the key achievements of the Al-Muhibbah Founda...