In state, the Gender Based Violence (GBV) Committee of Uyo Local Government Area, on Saturday, February 17, 2024, organized a one-day dialogue/town hall meeting on sexual and other gender-based violence in Uyo.The meeting brought together a diverse group of stakeholders from all eighteen communities in Ikono Clan, including the Clan Head of Ikono, Etebbom George Ikpe, the Ikono Council of Chiefs, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Uyo Chapter, as well as prominent women and youth leaders. At the meeting, the discussants, among other things, discussed the crucial roles each individual would play in recognizing, preventing, responding to, and reporting these heinous acts in the communities of Uyo Local Government Area.an effort to combat the escalating cases of domestic and sexual violence in Akwa Ibom State SThe goal of the meeting, according to the wife of the Chairman of Uyo Local Government Transition Commitee, Mrs Akaninyene Uwemedimo, was to ensure that the zero tolerance stance on all forms of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence, declared by the First Lady of the State, Mrs. Patience Umo Eno, becomes a reality in Uyo Local Government Area.During the session, it was unanimously agreed upon that sexual and gender-based violence represents some of the most prevalent human rights violations worldwide, demanding seriousness and attention.Mrs. Uwemedimo expressed appreciation to Mrs. Patience Eno for her commitment to leading the charge against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in the state. She also acknowledged her husband, Dr. Uwemedimo Udo, for his continuous support of the GBV Committee programs and his strong advocacy against Gender-Based Violence.Mrs Uwemedimo expressed gratitude to the State GBV Committee, led by Barr. Emem Ette, and the resource persons, Mrs. Eno Jerome and Barr. Ruth Mfon, for their insightful sensitization efforts and collaborative approach.Some of the participants who spoke at the event pledged that the Uyo community would remain resolute in its determination to work hand in hand with all stakeholders and raise awareness about the urgent need to eradicate sexual and gender-based violence from society.The high point of the event was the presentation of the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) law materials to the committee heads for further sensitization.