The UNFPA chief also highlighted the importance of engaging men and boys in interrupting patterns of violence and changing harmful attitudes.
The UN says policies and programmes addressing the root causes of violence against women and girls must be actively promoted in the strive toward gender equality
The Kaduna government has reiterated its readiness to conduct surgical castration for male rapists and bilateral salpingectomy for their female rapists.
He said the command was committed to eradicating gender-based violence in the state.
The campaign against gender-based violence runs annually from November 25 to December 10.
