Empowering Schools to Combat SRGBV

In a significant step toward creating safer learning environments, Nigeria hosted an SRGBV (School-Related Gender-Based Violence) training, bringing together key education stakeholders. The training aimed to strengthen school-based prevention programs and equip educators with the necessary tools to address and prevent gender-based violence in schools.

A High-Level Panel Discussion on SRGBV Prevention

A highlight of the event was a panel discussion led by the National Coordinator, Mrs. Amina Usman. The session focused on strategies for strengthening school-based SRGBV prevention programs, with expert insights from:

✅ Federal Ministry of Education, Gender Unit—providing policy direction on gender-responsive education.
✅ Senior Secondary Education Board—sharing best practices in school governance and student protection.
✅ Secondary School Principal—offering frontline perspectives on challenges and solutions in schools.
✅ Teacher Representative—emphasizing the critical role of teachers in identifying and addressing SRGBV cases.

Key Discussions and Takeaways

The panel explored policy gaps, challenges, and actionable solutions to make schools safe, inclusive, and gender-sensitive. Key takeaways included:
🔹 Integrating SRGBV prevention into school curricula to promote awareness and empower students.
🔹 Strengthening teacher training programs to help educators recognize and respond to SRGBV cases.
🔹 Enhancing reporting mechanisms and support systems to protect survivors and hold perpetrators               accountable.
🔹 Fostering multi-stakeholder collaboration to drive policy changes and sustainable interventions.

Moving Forward: A Commitment to Safer Schools

The training reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to eradicating gender-based violence in schools. By engaging policymakers, educators, and community leaders, the initiative paves the way for stronger school-based SRGBV prevention strategies, ensuring that every child, regardless of gender, can learn in a safe and supportive environment.