Thursday, July 2, 2026

Gender-based violence

March 26, 2023

Stakeholders decry absence of GBV court in Ebonyi

The stakeholders noted that the nonavailability of a special court for GBV cases posed a challenge for victims to seek speedy justice.

Sexual and Gender-based Violence (SGBV)
February 11, 2023

Group says underreporting, ignorance fueling gender-based violence in Anambra

The group said ignorance about violence against women or the VAPP law was no longer an excuse, but a choice, and asked victims to report cases of abuse.

sexual assault
December 15, 2022

Police rescued 865 kidnap victims, arrested 383 suspects: IGP Baba-Alkali

Mr Baba-Alkali said this on Thursday in Abuja during a meeting with strategic police managers.

IGP Usman Baba Alkali
September 24, 2022

Regarded by Nigerians as worthless, PWDs prone to all kinds of violence: Report

Many are not allowed participation in decision making, including those that directly affects them.

Persons With Disabilities (PWDs)
September 7, 2022

Dolapo Osinbajo canvasses zero-tolerance for gender-based violence

Mrs Osinbajo said available statistics indicated that GBV was a global pandemic that affected many women in their lifetime.

May 21, 2022

Gender-Based Violence: Experts advise security officials against out-of-court settlement

The experts says law enforcement officials should propose out-of-court settlement when issues of Gender-Based violence are brought before them.

Gender Based Violence