Nigeria, Sept. 19 -- The Women Information Network (WINET) has trained leaders of women's rights organisations in Anambra State on gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and feminist leadership as part of efforts to build a stronger and more coordinated women's movement across Nigeria.

The one-day capacity-building programme, held in Awka, was organised under the Strengthening Women's Rights Organizations in Nigeria for Gender-Based Violence Prevention project, with support from the Amandla Institute for Policy and Leadership Advancement.

Speaking at the training, WINET Executive Director, Mrs Miriam Menkiti, said the initiative is designed to strengthen women's rights organisations and equip them with the skills needed to jointly advo...