By Chuks Uzochukwu
An international Africa women-led non-governmental human rights organisation, Alliances for Africa, AfA has officially launched an online web application called 'Kpoturum'.
The technology tool, according to AfA was designed with the primary purpose of facilitating survivors' access to justice by efficiently documenting cases, offering referrals and managing Violence Against Women and Girls, VAWG particularly in the Southeast region.
Speaking to newsmen at the official unveiling of the application in Owerri, Monday, the AfA's Communications, Policy and Advocacy Officer, Rejoice Wobilor-Agua flayed the prevalence of VAWG in the region, stressing that, "Kpoturum was borne out of a deep-seated commitment to change this heart-wrenching narrative."
Wobilor-Agua said, "Kpoturum App is a technological tool for reporting and documenting cases of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) in the South-East region of Nigeria. This online registry compile, and analyze data on VAWG by recording instances of sexual and gender-based violence in the South-East States (Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo States).
"We witnessed firsthand the pain and frustration of survivors whose stories were trivialized, dismissed, or silenced. Their courage inspired us to create this technological tool that could transform their experiences into powerful, undeniable evidence of a pervasive problem.
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She continued, "Kpoturum is coined from the Igbo language meaning, "call on me". It was chosen to resonate with the indigenous people of Igbo, particularly, women and girls' survivors, by way of reassuring them that they can get help.
"Kpoturum is more than just an app; it's a lifeline for survivors. It provides a safe and confidential space for survivors to document their experiences and seek support."
"Alliances for Africa (AfA) plans to collaborate with other NGOS to expand the reach and capabilities of this web application. Additionally, the app includes a feature for third-party reporting, enabling individuals in remote areas or without internet access to report incidents of violence.
"We therefore implore Key State, Non-State actors, stakeholders and relevant bodies to join us in this critical fight against violence and leverage the benefits of this tool to ensure that data on VAWG is available and accessible for strategic interventions." AfA spokesperson added.
Note: One can access the web app through www.kpoturum.com
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