The Kozaki Transformation and Development Foundation, Gboko, has organised a Community Norms Reset Dialogue on harmful cultural practices affecting women and girls under its Male Feminist Network (MFN) Project, supported by the Ford Foundation.
The dialogue, held at St. Mulumba Hall, Agedan, Gboko, on 26 October 2026, brought together participants, including representatives of the traditional institution, to examine gender-based violence, harmful cultural practices and the role of men in promoting gender equality.
Her Worship Magistrate Adzande spoke on “Gender-Based Violence and the Need for Male Feminism in Transforming Community Attitudes.” Mr Akighir Caleb Akighir, Communications Officer of the MFN Project, presented on “Harmful Cultural Norms and Practices Affecting Women and Girls: Rethinking Tradition for Gender Equality,” while Dr. Mark Imoter Shenge addressed “Understanding Male Feminism and Engaging Men to Challenge Harmful Gender Norms.”
During the discussions, representatives of the traditional institution present expressed their commitment to changing harmful cultural norms and practices that negatively affect women and girls. Their commitment reinforced the importance of traditional leaders in promoting positive community values, preventing gender-based violence and advancing gender equality.
Through the MFN Project, Kozaki Foundation continues to mobilise men, traditional institutions and other community stakeholders to challenge harmful gender norms and build safer, more equitable communities where women and girls can live with dignity and equal opportunities.
