A Bauchi based Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) Attah Sisters Helping Hand (ASHH) Foundation with funding from Women for Women International (WFWI) have carried out advocacy campaign for women inclusion in decision making to some communities of Bauchi and Ganjuwa Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Bauchi State.
The Executive Director of ASHH Foundation Ms. Comfort Ene Attah, while addressing some community leaders and other key stakeholders in Kafin Liman Community in Ganjuwa LGA informed them that the purpose of advocacy was to highlight importance of Women involvement in the decision making process of any given entity, be it at community or household levels.
Ms. Attah, who was represented by the Organization's Communication officer Joseph Sule, said that in any decision to be taken, women's concerns, views, contributions etc must be considered, pointing out that such considerations were outlined in the United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325, under the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Agenda of the world body.
The ED revealed to the community leaders that the agenda as contained in the UNSCR 1325 focuses on women participation, protection, prevention, and relief and recovery while afflicted by natural or man-made phenomena across the globe.
Attah then acknowledged and commended the enthusiasm and zeal demonstrated by the communities for their revolve to be involving women in the decision making process of the community.
The ED also commended Women for Women International for funding the advocacy campaigns and their interests in the empowerment of women in Bauchi State and beyond.
One of the key outcomes of the advocacy campaigns in the three communities of Kafin Liman, Kafin Madaki in Ganjuwa LGA and Miri in Bauchi LGA was stakeholders's pledge to support the initiative and also set a timeline to achieve this goal.
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