By Rita Iliya Global Peace Foundation of Nigeria (GPFN) says sexual violence in conflict is a deliberate and destructive weapon which calls for collective action to end it. Rev. John Hayab, Country Director, GPFN, made the call on Saturday in Lapai Local Government Area of Niger during during the Continue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Women Affairs Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), with support from the UN Women is developing a community-led response system model to end Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and other harmful practices. The Mandate Secretary, Dr Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi stated this in Abuja, during a strategic engagementContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Women Affairs Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has engaged the wives of traditional rulers to change negative social norms and other forms of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) across the territory. The Mandate Secretary of the secretariat, Dr Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi, disclosed this during a meeting withContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) has expressed its commitment to removing barriers that hinder swift access to prosecution and justice for survivors and victims of Gender-Based Violence (GBV). Chioma Onyenucheya-Uko, Chairperson of FIDA’s Abuja branch, made this commitment in an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading
By Aisha Gambo Edo has joined the global community in commemorating the 2024 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) with a series of impactful activities aimed at raising awareness and advocating for the eradication of sexual and GBV (SGBV). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reportsContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The 2024 Womanity Index report has revealed that Lagos, Rivers, and Ekiti states recorded the highest responses to Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and harmful practices against women and girls. The report was released on Wednesday in Abuja by Invictus Africa, a civic organisation promoting human rights and genderContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has stressed the need for deliberate action to protect the rights, safety and dignity of women and girls across the country. She made the call at the launch of the annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV)Continue Reading
