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Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV)

November 8, 2022

Sultan seeks more commitment to end GBV

“We need to give more emphasis on our women’s education to be able to have full family protection.”

October 17, 2022

NAPTIP reiterates zero tolerance for sexual, gender-based violence

The agency pledged to create more awareness on issues of rape and other gender-based abuses, as well as prosecute offenders.

NAPTIP Headquarters
October 4, 2022

Adamawa begins grassroots mobilisation to end gender-based violence

Eighty-six countries, including Nigeria, signed the UN Security Council Resolution 1325, which seeks to protect women and children against violent conflict.

Domestic violence
August 24, 2022

Human rights commission records 158,517 cases of gender-based violence in 2021

Mr Ojukwu also said that a designated tool free lines and digital platform was launched to direct a victim to a responder.

National Human Rights Commission
June 16, 2022

Activist decries rate of rape in Sokoto, Lagos

Mr Musamade the call during surveillance teams refresher training on Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) on Thursday in Sokoto.

A rape victim used to illustrate the story
April 3, 2022

Emir rescues two girls from forced marriages in Niger state

Emir Yusuf Nuhu says parents “must learn to respect the option of our children” when it comes to marriage.

February 11, 2022

Nigeria cannot progress with many children living in poverty, out of school: Osinbajo

“A nation will be measured ultimately by how it treats its most vulnerable citizens,” Mr Osinbajo pointed out.

Yemi Osinbajo
August 13, 2021

GBV: UN to interview Nigerians on sexual violence prevalence

UN has commenced a national survey to provide a comprehensive analysis of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in Nigeria.

Sexual violence
February 25, 2021

150 convicted of sexual abuse cases in two years: Police

The police have more than 2,000 cases undergoing prosecution in various courts.

Mohammed Adamu