Tag: #ProtectWomenAndGirls
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UN WOMEN AND SOKOTO GOVT URGE LEADERS TO SPEARHEAD FIGHT AGAINST GBV
The United Nations (UN) Women and Sokoto State Government called on community and religious leaders to take center stage in the fight against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and harmful cultural practices. Ms. A’isha Sani, UN Women Programme Officer, made the appeal during a three-day Community Guideline Development workshop in Bodinga local government area, emphasizing that leaders…
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BAYERO UNIVERSITY KANO AND WRAPA TEAM UP TO PROTECT WOMEN AND GIRLS’ RIGHTS
Bayero University Kano (BUK) is partnering with the Women’s Rights Advancement and Protection Alternative (WRAPA) to safeguard the rights of girls and women, announced Vice-Chancellor Prof. Haruna Musa during a Tuesday dialogue in Kano. The event, themed “Affirming the Contribution of Culture and Faith Institutions to the Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG)…
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LAGOS VOWS STRONGER PROSECUTION TO CURB SEXUAL AND GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
Hook: Lagos boosts fight against SGBV with tougher laws, better support, and community engagement. Lagos State Attorney-General Lawal Pedro announced plans to strengthen prosecution of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) offenses to tackle the rising menace. Speaking at the Governor’s Commendation and Awards Night, Pedro stressed holistic justice—legal aid, psychosocial support, and shelters—are key to…
