The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has urged stakeholders and law enforcement agencies to strengthen the fight against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the territory. Dr Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi, the Mandate Secretary, Women Affairs Secretariat, FCTA, made the call during a meeting…
The Kogi Government has called for more decisive measures by NGOs, institutions, corporate organisations and individuals toward mitigating the menace of Gender Based Violence (GBV) against women and girls. The Commissioner for Women Affairs, Hajiya Fatima Kabir-Buba, made the call…
The Zamfara State government has declared that it is determined to collaborate with relevant stakeholders in the implementation of policies that will protect women and girls from Gender Based Violence (GBV). This was disclosed by the State deputy Governor, Senator…
By Gloria Akudoro, Abuja. The Women Affairs Minister, Dame Paulen Tallen, Tuesday decried the alarming rate of gender-base violence (GBV) and other issues while calling for the support of men in addressing the urgly situation faced by women and girls…
The wife of Enugu State Governor, Mrs Monica Ugwuanyi has unveiled a 16-day campaign against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Enugu to enlighten women on the need to speak out. Ugwuanyi at the launch of the campaign, decried the prevailing rate…
The Zaria Branch of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) says it will embark on house-to-house campaign against rising cases of rape, gender and domestic violence in Zaria. Dr Lateefat Bello, Chairperson of the Association, said this at a…
The Mineral Sector Support for Economic Diversification (MinDiver) Project, has developed action plan on Gender Based Violence (GBV) to mitigate against rape of women and girls. Dr Sallim Salaam, the Project Coordinator of MinDiver made this known during a roadshow and…
By Moses Adeniyi The Lagos State Government (LASG) in conjunction with the United Nations Population Funds (UNFPA) has organised a capacity building for key stakeholders in school management in an effort to tackle the menace of Gender Based Violence (GBV)…
