Health
Edo reviews VAPP Law to strengthen SGBV response
By Osayi Aghahowa The Edo Government is reviewing the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) (VAPP) Law, 2021, to address implementation gaps and strengthen legal protection…
Tag: SGBV
Health
Council adopts identification, referral tools for SGBV
The Legal Aid Council of Nigeria (LACoN) and the European Union Support to End Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (ESGBV) Programme in Nigeria, implemented by…
Politics
CISLAC, others urge reporting, stronger measures against SGBV in security operations
By Perpetua Onuegbu The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and other stakeholders have called for stronger measures to prevent Sexual and Gender-based Violence…
Gender
NSCDC records 96 cases of SGBV in Oyo — Official
By Suleiman Shehu The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Oyo State Command, says it recorded 96 cases of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence…
Health
NAPTIP seeks media, government agencies’ collaboration to end SGBV in Nigeria
By Suleiman Shehu The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has solicited the collaboration of the media, government agencies and…
Health
Lawyer announces 220-hour reading marathon on SGBV laws
By Hafsah Tilde Nigerian lawyer, Olubunmi Uluba, on Friday announced a 220-hour Guinness World Record reading marathon aimed at raising global awareness of Sexual…
Health
Benue govt. inaugurates SGBV response team
By Dorathy Aninge The Benue State Government has inaugurated a Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) Response Team to strengthen institutional coordination and improve services…
Defence/Security
Stakeholders urge collective action against gender-based violence
By Ibironke Ariyo A Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice Obiora Egwuatu, has urged stronger collective action to end Sexual and Gender-Based Violence…
Health
SGBV: Women Affairs ministry, foundation partner to enhance healthcare services
By Justina Auta The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs (FMoWA) has partnered with Women at Risk International Foundation (WARIF), an NGO, to enhance Sexual…
General News
GBV: Don’t die in silence – Magistrate to men
By Amina Ahmed A Chief Magistrate in Bauchi State, Mrs Amina Garuba, has encouraged men to break the culture of silence and speak out…