Gender Rights Group Condemns Zamfara Attacks, Demands Protection for Women, Children
“Not Just Statistics—Mothers, Sisters, Daughters” The Gender Educator Initiative (GEI) has strongly condemned the latest wave of attacks in Kaura Namoda LGA, Zamfara, where armed bandits:✔ Killed 5 people✔ Abducted dozens (mostly women & children)✔ Left communities in trauma Shafa’atu Suleiman (GEI Founder): "Every abducted woman is a mother, sister, or caregiver—not a number. Their voices must not be silenced by violence." ⚠️ Beyond the Violence: Long-Term Consequences The attacks threaten:✅ Psychological well-being – PTSD, anxiety, depression✅ Reproductive health – Lack of medical access for survivors✅ Economic stability – Displacement worsens poverty 📢 GEI’s Urgent Demands Action NeededWhy It MattersDeploy more security forcesPrevent further attacks & abductionsRescue & rehabilitate survivorsMedical, legal, and trauma supportFund women’s empowerment programsBreak cycles of vulnerability 💬 Civil Society & Media Must Keep Pressure GEI calls for:📰 Sustained media coverage to prevent neglect🤝 Stronger collaboration between govt & NGOs🎤 Amplified voices of survivors to drive policy change "The safety of women and children should […]