Emmanuel AdeshinaLife At Best Development Initiative (LABDI) joined government institutions, UN agencies, and civil society partners in Maiduguri as Borno State formally launched the 2025 observance of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.
The event, convened by the Borno State Ministry of Women Affairs in collaboration with the Borno State Government, brought together UNFPA Nigeria, ActionAid, UN Women Nigeria, CARE Nigeria, Danish Refugee Council, FHI 360, CATAI, CASFOD, Elela-Care, GISCOR, and many other actors committed to advancing protection for women and girls.
At the event, the Executive Director of Life At Best Development Initiative (LABDI) and President of the Borno State Women-Led Civil Society Organizations (BONWOC), Madam Ladi Clark, delivered a powerful call for all stakeholders to “UNiTE! End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls.”
She highlighted that in a region where insecurity disproportionately impacts women and girls, the 16 Days of Activism is far more than a global observance — it is a symbol of hope, solidarity, and collective responsibility. It reflects a commitment to strengthening protection systems, building informed communities, and enhancing coordinated humanitarian responses.
Her compelling address set a clear tone for urgent, unified action to safeguard the rights and safety of women and girls in every space, including the digital environment. LABDI stood alongside national and international partners to amplify this message, especially for individuals in conflict-affected communities across Borno State who face heightened risks.
LABDI remains committed to supporting survivors, advancing prevention efforts, working with government structures, and promoting community-driven solutions that uphold dignity, equality, and safety.
Let us unite.
Let us turn awareness into action.
Let us Orange the World and end GBV.
