GENDER BASED VIOLENCE

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in Nigeria has raised concerns over the increasing cases of sexual and gender-based violence, emphasizing the need to enhance collaboration with state and non-state actors to strengthen human…

The #EndMisogynyNG Project's focal lead, Mrs Ugonma Cokey, stated on Friday that research had demonstrated that violence against women occurred not just in physical settings but also online, through cyberbullying and harassment. This was…

The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) has expressed commitment towards easing barriers hindering quick access to prosecution and justice for survivors and victims of Gender Based Violence (GBV). Chioma Onyenucheya-Uko,…

The Chairperson of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Kogi State Chapter, Comrade Stella Edoka, has urged stakeholders to take concrete steps in empowering survivors of gender-based violence. Edoka emphasised that such…

Katsina State Government has vowed to address issues of gender-based violence in the state. The Special Adviser, Department of Girl Child Education and Child Development, Hajiya Jamila Abdu Mani, disclosed this while speaking at a…

Muslim opinion leaders (MOLs) have emphasised the essential role of Sharia court judges in addressing and preventing gender-based violence (GBV) as a core element of community justice. The leaders made their remarks at a seminar…

The Katsina State Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Centre says it has successfully treated 10 GBV-related cases and repatriated two survivors back to their families, within a month of its inauguration. READ ALSO:Group seeks increased funding…

A Kaduna-based NGO, Empowering Women for Excellence Initiative (EWEI) on Wednesday, advocated for a fixed term for trial and prosecution of offenders of Gender-Based Violence (GBV). READ ALSO:Group seeks increased funding to tackle SGBV…

The UN Population Fund (UNFPA), in collaboration with the Kaduna State Government (KDSG), sensitised Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) on Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and harmful traditional…

The Rotary Club has urged government at levels to give more attention to effective implementation of Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Act 2015, and justice for the victims of Gender Based Violence (GBV) in the country. READ…