Tag: #EndGBV
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RAISING BOYS RIGHT: NEW PUSH TO END GBV IN NIGERIAN SCHOOLS
What if the solution to gender-based violence starts with teaching boys differently? A growing movement across Nigeria is doing just that—reshaping mindsets early to stop abuse before it begins. Across schools and communities, advocates are shifting strategy—moving beyond just supporting victims to tackling the root cause: harmful ideas about masculinity. At the centre of this…
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LAGOS EXPANDS RELATIONSHIP SUPPORT TO TACKLE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Instead of reacting to abuse, Lagos is stepping in earlier—helping couples fix issues before they turn violent. The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency is rolling out expanded professional relationship support services aimed at stopping domestic violence before it starts. The initiative offers confidential guidance for singles and couples—from dating and pre-marriage stages to…
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METHODIST WOMEN PROTEST GBV IN ENUGU, DEMAND PROTECTION FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS
Church women take to the streets to speak out against rising cases of gender-based violence in the South-East. Women of the Methodist Women Fellowship in Enugu staged a peaceful protest against the growing cases of Gender-Based Violence in the South-East. The women, drawn from the Central Methodist Church Uwani, marched through major streets including Zik…
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BAUCHI WOMEN JOURNALISTS PUSH FOR HEALTH, EDUCATION RIGHTS
Empowering rural women to claim their rights. The Bauchi State chapter of NAWOJ, in partnership with UNICEF, has called for stronger protection of women’s rights to quality healthcare, education, and justice, marking the 2026 International Women’s Day in Durum Village, Bauchi LGA. Chairperson Hajiya Rashida Yusuf said the event aimed to raise awareness among rural…
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ECOWAS COURT PLEDGES TO PROTECT WOMEN’S RIGHTS, END GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
Abuja – The ECOWAS Court of Justice has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the rights of women and girls across West Africa, promising justice that is accessible, effective, and transformative. Speaking at the 2026 International Women’s Day celebration in Abuja, Court President Justice Ricardo Gonçalves said the institution aims to turn legal protections into real-life…
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ONDO POLICE ARREST 62-YEAR-OLD OVER ALLEGED ASSAULT OF 12-YEAR-OLD
Suspect in custody as investigation moves to Gender-Based Offences Unit. The Nigeria Police Force in Ondo State has arrested a 62-year-old man over the alleged defilement of a 12-year-old girl in Akure. Police spokesperson DSP Abayomi Jimoh said the case was reported on March 3 by the victim’s mother. The alleged incident occurred on February…
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LAGOS URGES STRONGER INVESTIGATIONS TO HOLD SGBV PERPETRATORS ACCOUNTABLE
Breaking the silence, securing justice The Lagos State Government has called for thorough and coordinated investigations to ensure Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) perpetrators are successfully prosecuted. Dr. Babajide Martins, Director of Public Prosecutions, stressed that gaps in investigations and witness intimidation often weaken SGBV cases. He urged strict adherence to legal procedures, proper documentation,…
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OGUN STATE ALARMED BY 502 GBV CASES IN 11 MONTHS
Ogun State’s Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development dropped a chilling stat during Tuesday’s 16 Days of Activism walk in Abeokuta: 502 Gender-Based Violence cases from January to November, signaling a crisis hitting women, girls, and vulnerable folks hard. Commissioner Mrs. Adijat Adeleye called the numbers “deeply troubling,” with 120 at Sexual Assault Referral…
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PPFN DEMANDS ZERO TOLERANCE FOR GBV: MORE FAMILY PLANNING CASH NOW
Dr. Haruna Okai of Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria (PPFN) fired up calls for all-in commitment to smash Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and pump investments into family planning during the “Paint It Loud” event in Abuja—part of the 16 Days of Activism. With 28% of women aged 15-49 facing physical violence and 40% emotional abuse, he…
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LUTH DIRECTOR URGES PARENTS: TREAT BOYS & GIRLS EQUALLY TO CRUSH GBV AT ITS ROOTS
Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) Social Services Director Ms Titilayo Tade, speaking at Inner Wheel District 911’s 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (Nov 25-Dec 10), slammed families favoring boys—loading them with entitlement while girls slave over chores—as the core driver of GBV, demanding equal treatment to instill respect and morals from home. Tade…
