Ethiope Development Initiative Foundation Leads Awareness Campaign on FGM, Cancer, and Gender-Based Violence at Abraka Market
Ethiope Development Initiative Foundation Leads Awareness Campaign on FGM, Cancer, and Gender-Based Violence at Abraka Market In observance of the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), the Ethiope Development Initiative Foundation, in collaboration with the Delta State Ministry of Health, organized a comprehensive awareness campaign at Abraka Market, Ethiope East Local Government Area, Delta State. The initiative, spearheaded by Activist Goodluck Wisdom, Executive Director of the Ethiope Development Initiative Foundation, sought to educate market women and community members on the dangers of FGM, cancer awareness, and the urgent need to prevent violence against women and girls. Key aspects of the campaign included: Sensitization on the severe health risks and human rights violations associated with FGM Education on cancer prevention, emphasizing early detection and proactive healthcare measures Advocacy against gender-based violence, highlighting the ...