By Nkechi Macaulay
The Center for Women’s Health and Information (CEWHIN), a non-governmental organization has called for effective responses to survivors of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG).
Atinuke Odukoya, the Director, of CEWHIN, made the call during a media Roundtable with civil society and media representatives in Lagos during the organization’s 20th anniversary.

She said, we have supported notable supported 95 children from organization levels and have also empowered girls and women even in the areas of reproductive health as well as, advocacy against harmful practices such as child marriage in states, including Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Kwara, Benue, and Kaduna “.

The Assistant Director, Gender, Ministry of Women Affairs, Kasali Motumtayo, emphasized the need for training of journalists to ensure accurate and impactful storytelling devoid of misinformation and disinformation.
” The media should do more by researching into matters as they affect women and youths reproductive health matters for a better to which has”. Motunrayo
To Dr. Olushola Adenekan, Principal of Birrel Avenue Senior High School, having highlighted the importance of collaboration between journalists and organizations, suggesting that journalists run their reports by the organizations before publishing to ensure accurate representation.
” The media should always put issues as they affect women and girls on the front burner in the language they will understand. Simplify messages and educate the people “. Adenekan
A cross-section of journalists also bore their minds on the topic of the day. Juliana Francis, “Collaborative approach advocating partnerships with journalists and media houses is necessary to create platforms for consistent information dissemination “. While
Nkechi Macaulay, emphasized the need to include boys and men in conversations about reproductive and sexual rights, ” recognizing that engaging them in education about maternal health and reproductive issues is crucial to curbing violence against girls and women “.