Gender based Violence
89,000 women, girls murdered globally in 2022 — UN report
A new report from the United Nations has revealed that an estimated 89,000 women…
Sexual Violence: Education sector not doing enough – Ekiti First Lady
The First Lady of Ekiti State, Dr. Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi says the Nigerian education sector…
Turkey quits European treaty protecting women against violence
The Turkish Government has quit the world's first international treaty meant to protect women…
Over 200m girls, women experience Female Genital Mutilation – UNFPA
Ms Ulla Mueller, Country Representative, UN Population Fund (UNFPA) on Saturday said over 200…
Governor Matawalle leads walk against rape, GBV
Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara on Tuesday led a walk against rape and other…
Speak out against rape, violence, FOMWAN urges survivors
The Federation of Muslim Women’s Association in Nigeria (FOMWAN) has urged women survivors of…
Woman accuses pastor who was her boyfriend of rape
A woman has taken to the micro-blogging platform to accuse her pastor who is…
Nigerians in South Africa decry gender-based violence
The Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa has called for gender equality and an…
Kebbi to enact law to curb gender based violence
The Kebbi State Government is set to enact a law to deal with gender-based…
Foundation seeks declaration of state of emergency on sexual, gender-based violence
The Global Hope for Women and Children Foundation (GLOHWOC) has called for the declaration…
Protesters demand state of emergency on gender-based violence
Some Nigerian women have gone out in protest against rape and sexual violence suffered…