SOGOC: Activities Ahead of 16 Days Activism Against GBV Launched in Yaounde!

​GBV: The Society of Gynaecologists and Obstetricians Cameroon (SOGOC) have officially launched activities ahead of the 2023 edition of 16 Days Activism Against Gender Based Violence (GBV) 


By: Ruth Che Wachong 




Speaking during the event Thursday in Yaounde, the President of SOGOC for the Center Region, Prof Essiben Felix underscored the urgent need to stop GBV, especially in Cameroon where it is common in almost all sectors.

 “In Cameroon the prevalence of GBV is intricately linked with the sexual and reproductive health rights of women. Some of the aftermath consequences of GBV, Domestic Violence, rape, genital mutilation, on the reproductive health of the women are usually not carefully considered. Today SOGOC joins the world to shine a light on ending GBV”

Prof Essiben Felix

Celebrating under the theme "Invest to prevent violence against women and girls" , Prof Essiben Felix believes one of the major setbacks in ending GBV in Cameroon is that most women are still not versed with their Sexual Reproductive Health Rights. He urged Government, institutions and organizations working on GBV issues to be intentional and together with SOGOC reinforce the fight against GBV in Cameroon.

"The Rights of women and girls to live free of violence is inalienable and fundamental. It is enshrined in international human rights and humanitarian Laws. Although equality between women and men is guaranteed in Cameroons Constitution, most women are still denied justice and protection from violence. This is lack of the political will to meet women's needs and protect their fundamental rights. It is time to take responsibility and the time is now"

Prof Essiben Felix continued.


Statistics dated August 2023 reveal about 2386 cases of GBV were reported by users in the North West, South West and Far North Regions of Cameroon. 97.1% of the incidents reported were females, 17.9% are children below 18 years and 82.2% are adults 18 years and above.

These statistics among others are push factors for SOGOC in the fight against GBV in Cameroon.

Worthy to note that SOGOC in partnership with the International Federation of Gynaecologists and Obstetricians (FIGO), recently launched a Campaign which advocates for Safe Abortion access to be simplified and for women to know exactly what the law stipulates for eligible cases. The campaign among others is geared towards combating GBV in all it's forms in the country.

Commemorated globally every year  to raise awareness and trigger positive response, this years activities will run from November 25th till December 10th 2023.



Published by Upfront

Friday November 24th, 

Bamenda, Cameroon

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