NAWOJ Anambra Leads Bold Fight Against Digital Violence on 16 Days of Activism
By Chizoba Njaka
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Anambra State Chapter, is set to lead a robust campaign against gender-based violence (GBV) on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
Comrade Tochukwu Ifejika, Chairperson of NAWOJ Anambra, highlighted this in a press release in Awka that the association is joining the global 16 Days of Activism Against GBV, focusing this year on the growing menace of digital violence targeting women and girls. The campaign theme, “Unite to End Digital Violence Against Women and Girls,” draws attention to issues such as cyberbullying, online harassment, hateful speech, stalking, and the unauthorized sharing of private images.
The campaign will begin with an Awareness Walk at 8:00 a.m., starting from the Police Command Headquarters in Amawbia, moving through Eke-Awka Market Roundabout, and finishing at Aroma Junction. This walk symbolizes a public call for safer communities—both online and offline.
Following the walk, NAWOJ will host a vital Conversation on the Elimination of Gender-Based Violence at the Godwin Ezeemo International Press Centre in Awka. This forum will bring together influential figures from government, academia, civil society, and media to develop practical measures against GBV in all its forms.
Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Hon. Ify Obinabo will serve as Chief Host while the event will be led by NAWOJ Anambra Chairperson Comrade Tochukwu Ifejika and Comrade Oby Arinze, Chair of the Organizing Committee, ensuring a focused and impactful dialogue.
NAWOJ also thanks Kates Associated Industries Ltd., the headline sponsor, for its steadfast support of women’s rights advocacy across Anambra.
The association invites government agencies, development partners, community leaders, and the public to join the movement to create secure environments for women and girls. The program includes sessions designed to empower working women with tools to address violence both at home and in society.
NAWOJ also urges Anambrarians to support the crucial cause by joining the conversation live at https://www.facebook.com/share/17ZMVPNU7M.