Emmanuel AdeshinaIn a bold demonstration of commitment to protecting women and girls, the Borno State Women-Led Civil Society Organizations (BONWOC), led by the Executive Director of Life At Best Development Initiative (LABDI), Madam Ladi Clark, convened a strategic gathering today to spotlight the urgent issue of digital gender-based violence (DGBV).
The convergence was done in collaboration with the Borno State Ministry of Women Affairs and with strong support from United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). And it brought together a wide range of organizations under the BONWOC umbrella—and partners beyond it—each showing up with purpose and solidarity. Their participation reaffirmed a shared belief that women and girls deserve to be safe, empowered, and respected, both offline and online, across cities and rural communities alike.
More than just a meeting, the session ignited renewed energy and collective resolve. Participants left with a strengthened commitment to collaborate with government institutions, tech stakeholders, community leaders, and grassroots actors to combat technology-facilitated violence in all its forms.
Together, BONWOC and its partners are not just raising awareness—they are building a safer digital future where every woman and girl can thrive without fear.
