Seychelles Has a 'Genuine Desire' to Prevent Gender-Based Violence, Help Victims

A five-day gender-based violence (GBV) session organised by Seychelles' Ministry of Family Affairs in collaboration with the United States Defence Institute of Medical Operations (DIMO) was held at the AVANI Resort recently.

The main aim was to help Seychelles - a group of 115 islands in the western Indian Ocean - handle GBV-related issues and ultimately develop and complete a national plan on women, peace, and security for the island nation in association with the United Nations resolution 1325.

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