Delta State First Lady, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, on Monday formally launched the 2025 Sixteen Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence in Asaba, calling for stronger, coordinated action to eliminate all forms of abuse—especially the fast-growing wave of digital violence targeting women and girls.
Addressing participants, the First Lady condemned the persistent culture of silence that enables perpetrators to escape justice.
She described the rising number of unreported cases, particularly involving minors, as “deeply heartbreaking,” stressing that failure to speak up continues to expose vulnerable victims to further harm.
Deaconess Oborevwori appealed to mothers, guardians, religious leaders, and community stakeholders to report every incident of violence to relevant authorities, noting that early reporting is critical to securing justice and protecting survivors. She emphasized that combating gender-based violence requires collective vigilance at the family, community, and institutional levels.
The First Lady commended the Ministry of Women Affairs, Community and Social Development for strengthening advocacy, enhancing survivor-support mechanisms, and improving coordination with security agencies. She highlighted the Ministry’s role in expanding safe reporting channels, psychosocial support, and community-level sensitisation.
To boost outreach and intensify activities during the 16-day campaign, Deaconess Oborevwori announced a ₦10 million support fund. She said the fund will help drive awareness programmes, provide assistance to survivors, and sustain community mobilisation efforts across the state.
The 2025 campaign aligns with global efforts to end gender-based violence and reinforces Delta State’s commitment to safeguarding women and girls—offline and online.
