Tag: gender-based violence

24,720 gender-based violence cases reported nationwide in one month in Nigeria

No fewer than 24,720 Gender Based Violence (GBV) cases were reported in

Group advocates increased awareness to end gender-based violence

Women Liberation and Transformation Group (W-LIT) and other stakeholders have advocated increased

Domestic violence: It’s not enough to enact laws – Doctors tell govt

The Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN) has called for

NGO Trains 72 Nigerians on Strategies for Combating GBV

  An Abuja-based NGO, Talkam Human Rights Advocacy Group trained 72 Nigerians

Sanwo-Olu’s Wife Gives Stern Warning Over Gender-Based Violence In Lagos

The wife of Lagos State Governor, Mrs Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday raised

We’ve Trained Social, Health Workers On GBV Care In Kaduna- UNFPA

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) says it has trained social and health

12-Year-Old Girl Acts as AMAC Chairman for 24 Hours

  Miss Victory Ibrahim, a Junior Secondary School (JSS) student from Karu

42 Rape Cases Recorded In Kano

The Police Command in Kano State said it has recorded 42 rape

500 Cases of Sexual Abuse Recorded in Borno – NHRC

  The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in Borno, says it has

FG to Apply Drastic Measures Against Rape – NHRC 

  National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), on Monday, urged the Federal Government

Gender-Based Violence, Assault Management Committee Set Up By FG

  The Federal Government has set up an Inter-ministerial Gender-Based Violence Management

Ogun Gov’s Wife Demands Action on Gender-Based Violence

  Wife of Ogun Governor, Mrs Bamidele Abiodun, has called on the

Edo Records More Than 50 Cases of Gender-Based Violence During Lockdown

Edo Ministry of Social Development and Gender Issues says more than 50

Tinubu Calls for An End to Gender-Based Violence, Abuse

Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader, has called

 Gender-Based Violence: Do men suffer same?

Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is any violence directed at an individual based on

Nigerians in South Africa’s Free State Province Join 16 Days March Against Crime

 In a move to foster a good relationship with their hosts, the

Child Sex Abuse: Alleged culprit pleads for leniency in Adamawa

A 30-year-old water vendor caught defiling a nine-year-old girl in Adamawa has pleaded

“Any man that beats up a woman is less than an animal add should live in the zoo” – Apostle Suleman

Fiery preacher, Apostle Johnson Suleman has condemned gender-based violence (GBV) in its

Men have role to play in entrenching women’s rights — Tinubu

Sen. Oluremi Tinubu says men have a role to play to adequately

Man lands in big trouble for calling ex-wife “prostitute”

The police on Thursday arraigned a 50- year-old public servant, Tijani Aliyu

South-Africans Protest Growing Gender-based Violence

South-Africans have taken to the streets in their thousands to protest the

Group launches e-platform for reporting gender based violence

A group, Rural Women Action Centre (RUWAC) has introduced an electronic based

Expert Warns Against Drug Abuse, Child Rape

The need for people in Kano state to avoid taking drugs without