“The Alert GBV digital platform is finally operational to support survivors of gender-based violence get prompt solution to their plight”.
The gravity of gender-based violence in Cameroon statistics has proven, is very disturbing owing to the sociopolitical tension in the restive English-speaking regions as well as the Boko Haram insurgency in the Far North region.
According to Lilian Munezero GBV coordinator at UNFPA, most gender-based violence reported cases from the above-mentioned regions, stem not only from physical violence, forced marriage but equally, emotional violence as well. Thus, with the introduction of such a digital platform, victims will be able to report cases and fortified with directives on how to overcome their plight.
However, Alert GBV digital solution is an initiative by women in entrepreneurship and technology (WETECH) sponsored by the United Nations population fund speaks volume on how much women have endured in the name of marriage and so, there is high optimism there shall be a great reduction of the cancarworm in our society.
Nevertheless, the founder and executive Director of WETECH, Elodie Nonga-Kenla speaking at the launch of the platform in Douala on February 17 says « our mission through Alert GBV is not only to provide optimal and adequate assistance to survivors of gender-based violence but, also to be a reference cluster of actors, professionals, associations and organizations that come to the aid of survivors. With the special support we do receive from UNFPA, it allows us to play a pivotal role in the provision of assistance to survivors of GBV.
« Some participants at the launch like madam Navonine Agnes Kuoh a gender-based violence advocate expressed great joy for the introduction of such a platform and hope not only women shall report cases of gender-based violence but as well men for them to man up from such stigma for others to emulate.
Alert GBV is now operational with just a click on Google play store app. Thus, victims are encouraged to make good use of the digital tool and save our society from gender-based violence malaise.
BY HENRY WANA.
