UN Women Honour Gbemudu For Fight Against GBV In Delta State

BY JUMAI NWACHUK­WU

THE Chief Executive Officer of Precious Family Aid Charity Foundation, Mrs. Patri­cia Gbemudu, has been honoured for her un­wavering commitment and relentless efforts in the fight against Gender- Based Violence (GBV) in Delta State.

The recognition was conferred during the in­auguration and award ceremony of the United Nations Women Coor­dination Mechanism fo­rum, Delta State chapter, held at the Chike Edozien Secretariat in Asaba.

The event, which brought together wom­en leaders, civil society groups, and key stake­holders from across the state, aimed to strength­en the state’s collective response to gender in­equality and violence, in line with the objectives of the UN Sustainable Development Goal 5 on gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls.

Mrs. Gbemudu was celebrated as one of the frontline advocates whose passion and consistency in speaking up for the vulnerable, particularly victims of abuse, has helped spotlight the urgent need for systemic action against GBV. Her work through the Precious Family Aid Charity Foundation has impacted countless lives, especially in rural communities, where access to justice and support services for survivors of vio­lence is often limited.

In presenting the award, organisers of the event praised her courage, advo­cacy, and community inter­ventions, describing her as a voice of hope for many women and children living in fear and silence.

The award ceremony formed part of a broader initiative by UN Women and its partners to mobilise stake­holders, build local structures through the Gender Equality and Women Empowerment (GEWE) mechanism, and promote grassroots advocacy

for women’s rights and pro­tection across the 25 local government areas of Delta State.

Mrs. Gbemudu expressed appreciation for the recogni­tion, stating that the honour would further energise her commitment to creating safe spaces for women and girls. She also called on govern­ment agencies, traditional institutions, and the public to join hands in putting an end to all forms of violence and discrimination against women.