PROFESSIONAL RESPONSE TRAINING TO SEXUAL AND GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE

Public Defenders Office 28 February, 2020

The Rule of Law and Empowerment Initiative also known as Partners West Africa Nigeria in collaboration with the Nigerian Policing Program (NPP) organized a capacity building training in Kano State for the Nigerian Police Force gender-based unit and other policing providers, to improve professional response to Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) issues. Participants include: National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Women’s Rights Advancement and Protection Alternative (WRAPA) and Paralegals.

Public Defenders Office

The Rule of Law and Empowerment Initiative otherwise known as Partners West Africa – Nigeria (PWAN) with support from the US Embassy Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) with implementing partners- PartnersGlobal and Democratic Action Group (DAG) launched and implemented the Greater Access to Defense and Justice Project (GADJET) in January 2017. The project established a Public Defenders Office (PDO) in Kano State on 16th February 2017 to provide pro bono legal aid services, legal education, advice and representation to less privileged persons in Kano State.

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