Laws won’t stop abuse if homes keep raising boys to dominate women — Zuwera Ibrahimah

The West Africa Female Parliamentarians Peer Review Conference brought together female lawmakers, civil society organisations and development partners from across the sub-region to share experiences and develop common approaches to ending violence against women and girls, strengthening gender-responsive legislation and improving implementation of existing laws.

The legislator advocated the stance at the West Africa Female Parliamentarians Peer Review Conference in Accra, where women parliamentarians and civil society organisations are discussing regional strategies to combat violence against women and girls.

The MP, who also serves on Parliament's Foreign Affairs and Water and Sanitation Committees and works closely with the Human Rights Committee, said ending gender-based violence requires a holistic approach that combines legislation, public education and cultural transformation.