Categories: Politics

African leaders vow to fight gender-based violence

African traditional and cultural leaders have committed to intensifying efforts to prevent gender-based violence (GBV). The pledge was made at a high-level conference held on Monday.

Addressing Gender-Based Violence

African traditional and cultural leaders have pledged to intensify efforts to prevent gender-based violence (GBV). This commitment was made at a high-level conference. The leaders aim to strengthen their roles in addressing the issue within their communities.

Conference Details

The conference took place on Monday, February 3, 2026. Deborah Bodunde reported on the event for TheCable.

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