Gender Mobile Initiative Launches Second Cohort of Amplifying Female Students' Voices Project

Gender Mobile Initiative recently launched the second cohort of its Amplifying Female Students' Voices Project at the University of Abuja, generously funded by @voice.global. This initiative aims to empower female student leaders to combat and address sexual harassment on campus effectively.

The initiative kicked off with a comprehensive training session tailored for selected campus ambassadors at the University of Abuja. These ambassadors were equipped with crucial skills and knowledge to amplify the voices of female student leaders and to actively prevent and respond to incidents of sexual harassment within the university community.

The training sessions were designed to empower female student leaders to become proactive bystanders, providing them with the tools needed to recognize and intervene in instances of sexual harassment. Moreover, participants were trained to offer psychosocial support to victims, fostering a culture of empathy and solidarity within the student body.

One of the most impactful aspects of the training was the opportunity for participants to share their own experiences of assisting survivors of sexual assault. This not only provided valuable insights into the challenges faced by victims but also highlighted the importance of offering support and solidarity within the campus community.

In addition to the training sessions, the Gender Mobile Initiative introduced the CampusPal app as a tool to further mitigate gender-based violence (GBV) in educational institutions. This app provides a platform for students to report incidents of sexual harassment anonymously, ensuring that survivors have access to the support and resources they need.