NOA has pledged the agency’s readiness to collaborate with the International Federation of Women Lawyers on providing pro bono legal services.
FIDA has called for continuous review and strengthening of gender-responsive legislation to effectively prevent GBV in the country.
She said the initiative formed part of efforts to empower girls through education.
The FAME Foundation, on Friday, organised its ninth annual football tournament in Abuja to mark the 2026 International Women’s Day celebration.
The activist noted that the VAPP Law is a federal legislation adopted by many states, including Osun in 2021.
Ms Martins reaffirmed FIDA’s support for reserved seats for women, saying their inclusion in governance was necessary for balanced development.
Ms Salihu urged duty-bearers and community leaders to stop blaming victims.
Its chairwoman, Oluchukwu Ik-Odeh, stated that the cases included child abandonment, female disinheritance, and spousal battery.
Ms Martins said that by working together, men and women could promote gender-sensitive and protective communities, ultimately reducing GBV.
The chief judge said that the amendments became necessary to protect the interest of children and women.
