Muslim NGO launches initiative to combat sexual violence in Zongo communities
The Muslim Family Counseling Services (MFCS), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) based in Kumasi, has launched a seven-month initiative aimed at enlightening stakeholders on Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in Zongo communities.
The project, being funded by the German Development Cooperation (GIZ), seeks to bolster human rights and gender equality, while mitigating SGBV within the Asokore-Mampong Municipality, by engaging multi-faith and community leadership to enhance awareness and amplify the call to action.
Mr Mohammed Bun Bida, the Executive Director of the organisation, at the launch of the project at the Kumasi Central Mosque, underscored the importance of drawing stakeholders' attention to the community's approach to human rights violations. ...