The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development embarked on a Community Level Advocacy and Social Mobilization on all forms of violence against women in September 2009 for each of the six (6) Geo-Political Zones in the country. The social mobilization and advocacy campaigns were mainly carried out through Guided Open Space Technology (GOST) methods whereby participants were allowed to moderate and drive group discussions in order to encourage ownership and interaction. In addition to the use of IEC materials, media activities were also employed through the Television and Radio.

Overall, the impact and feedback received from each of the zones has been very positive. Each Local Government Area visited has set up Community Change Agents who are actively working to implement agreed action steps and carrying out additional advocacy visits to stakeholders such as the Local Government Councilors, Chairmen and Traditional Rulers to raise more awareness and support.

The focus now is to ensure that these efforts and post programme activities are sustained by ensuring continuous support and follow up with the Community Change Agents.