A group, Neighborhood Environmental Watch (NEW) Foundation, has trained selected stakeholders from Isuikwuato Local Government Area of Abia State on the need to advocate against harmful social norms and human rights abuses.
The training aimed to equip men with knowledge and skills to become positive bystanders in changing toxic gender norms that have limited the potential of both males and females in the area ¹.
The Executive Director of NEW Foundation, Dr. Kelechukwu Okezie, emphasized that gender-based violence is a crime against humanity and that patriarchal norms inherited from forefathers need to change.
He stated that the foundation is committed to building a vibrant men's community feminist network to champion social justice in Abia and South East states.
The facilitator, Dr. Chukwuemeka Okoro, guided participants through the nature of gender-based violence, its causes, and impact on families and community development. Participants were encouraged to relieve lived cultural practices and norms, noting that some harmful practices are against social justice and equity.
Chief Cyril Odomanam, a participant, thanked NEW Foundation and its partners for organizing the timely program and called for more interventions in addressing norms, inequality, and cultural practices in the area.
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