University don proffers solutions to gender-based violence

A Professor of Gender and Humanitarianism at the Centre for Gender and Humanitarianism and Development Studies, Redeemer’s University, Ede, Prof. Oluwatoyin Olatundun Ilesanmi, has proposed five priority solutions to address gender-based violence and complex humanitarian challenges in Nigeria.

Ilesanmi made the recommendations on Thursday while delivering the university’s 24th inaugural lecture titled, ‘Vulnerability, Voice and Valour: Navigating Transformative Frontiers in Gender, Humanitarianism, and Psychosocial Wellbeing’.

The professor called for a fundamental shift in Nigeria and Africa’s approach to crises, arguing that contemporary challenges require integrated responses covering gender, mental health, governance, security and community wellbeing.

She said the traditional approach of addressing humanitarian and psychosocial challenges in separate boxes was no longer effective, stressing the need for greater collaboration among relevant disciplines and institutions.