The Centre for Data Know-how and Growth (CITAD), Advocats Sans Frontieres, and Areas for Change, with help from the European Union, organized the Girls’s Digital Rights Video Competitors.
The occasion, held on Wednesday at CITAD’s workplace in Kano, introduced collectively secondary faculty college students, stakeholders, and digital inclusion advocates to debate ladies’s digital rights.
Taking part faculties included Fatima Muhammad Ladies Secondary School, GSS Dorayi Karama, GGSS U/Uku, GTC Dala, and New GSTC.
In his welcome handle, the Government Director of CITAD, Engr. Y.Z Ya’u, represented by the Senior Packages Officer Isa Garba, addressed the scholars’ involvement.
“This competitors isn’t just about creativity; it’s about amplifying the voices of younger folks to handle important points akin to entry to digital expertise, on-line security, and the promotion of girls’s rights within the digital area,” he mentioned.
Engr. Ya’u defined that the initiative goals to contain the youthful technology in addressing gender equality and digital inclusion of their communities, including, “It gives a platform for college students to showcase their understanding of the challenges ladies face on-line and suggest revolutionary options.”
Ali Sabo, the E-Rights Program Officer in Kano State, highlighted the rising prevalence of cyberbullying in Nigeria, notably amongst younger folks and women. He emphasised the significance of community-driven methods to handle such challenges.
“This initiative encourages communities to develop options tailor-made to their particular wants quite than relying solely on civil society organizations,” Sabo acknowledged. He additionally famous that comparable competitions had been held in Imo State, with Lagos and Abuja set to host subsequent editions, culminating in a nationwide competitors in Abuja.
The Chief Jury, Comrade Salisu M. Indabawa, introduced New GSTC because the first-place winner, with GTC Dala and GGSS U/Uku securing second and third locations, respectively. GSS Dorayi Karama and Fatima Muhammad Ladies Secondary School ranked fourth and fifth.
“Nobody here’s a loser,” Indabawa instructed the individuals. “You’ve all demonstrated outstanding creativity and dedication. Attempt for excellence in future occasions.”
All individuals obtained money prizes and certificates of recognition.
