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Goal 16: Promote peaceful Partnership on SALVUS Project: Sexual violence is a common phenome-
Peace, Justice and and inclusive soci- non that occurs worldwide. In Nigeria, sexual violence largely goes unre-
Strong Institutions eties for sustain- ported because of the burden of proof necessary for conviction as well as
able development; the social stigma it attracts. In an effort to address this societal challenge,
provide access to Access Bank partnered with HACEY Health Initiative, Empower, the United
justice for all and States of America Mission to Nigeria, the Kessington Adebutu Foundation
build effective, and the Stars Foundation Girl Award to launch the SALVUS project.
accountable, and
inclusive institu- The SALVUS project is a web-based platform developed to facilitate safe
tions at all levels. and confidential reporting of sexual violence incidents whilst providing ac-
cess to available comprehensive support service and relevant information.
The SALVUS Platform hosts a database of sexual violence support service
providers that survivors can connect to and receive the support they need.

Project Enable - International Day of Persons Living with Disabilities 2017:
In commemoration of the International Day of Persons living with Disabili-
ties, the Project Enable launched and officially opened her Disability-friend-
ly Digital Hub for the use of the community of persons with disabilities
in Lagos State. The hub was set up with the support of the Bank and the
United States Consulate in partnership with the Joint National Association
of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) to improve the access of persons
with disabilities in Lagos to information and communicative technology
skills and opportunities.
Goal 17: Strengthen We have forged partnerships with the public and private sector, and inter-
Partnerships for the means of national organizations united by a shared commitment to lead efforts in
the Goals implementation sustainable development across multi-sector or industry platforms. These
and revitalize the organisations include:
global partnership • United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative – Co-Chair
for sustainable Africa and Middle East; Member, Global Steering Committee
development. • Co-Chair, United Nations Global Compact Nigerian Local Network
• Leadership Group Member, United Nations Women Empowerment
Principles
• Chair, Steering Committee, Nigerian Sustainable Banking Principles
• Board Advisory Committee, Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria
• Board Member, Nigerian Business Council on Sustainable Develop-
ment
• Co-Chair, Nigeria Business Coalition Against AIDS
• Member, Private Sector Delegation to the Global Fund Board
• Member, WeConnect National Advisory Board, Nigeria.

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