Nigeria, April 13 -- Communities in Kwara State are taking proactive steps to combat Gender-Based Violence (GBV), with local structures now reporting cases and enforcing rules to protect survivors.

Olasupo Abideen, founder and global director of Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative (BBYDI), made this known in a statement on Friday.

At an event held in the state on Thursday, traditional rulers shared strategies they have adopted to address GBV in their communities.

In 2025, BBYDI organised a GBV prevention programme that led to the establishment of community-led structures, including reporting desks.

One such initiative is the 'Alalubosa reporting desk' in the Alalubosa community, where 10 out of 12 reported cases have now been ...