Tag: Gender-Based Violence
Lagos records 6,753 GBV cases, secures justice for 2,460 survivors
The Lagos State Government has disclosed that 6,753 cases of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) were reported across the state in 2025,…
How to combat gender-based violence – Sanwo-Olu
The governor said Lagos State has responded through policies, laws and institutions, including the Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency.
GBV: ‘Men are challenging harmful gender norms,’ says Igbuzor
He added the need for men to take action, disclosing that 3200 Nigerian men are now feminist allies....
GBV: Foundation holds female Taekwondo championship on defensive skills
The championship which holds at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, in Benin, Edo State, on Saturday, November 1, 2025, began on…
86 Journalists trained on effective reportage of Gender-Based Violence
She, however, urged survivors to speak up and seek help, while emphasising that the state government has provided safe centres…
Coalition campaigns against child marriage, gender-based violence
“The declaration sets out a comprehensive framework for achieving gender equality and empowering women, emphasising the importance of women’s rights…
Lagos and the war against gender-based violence
In recent times, Lagos has become a focal point in the conversation around gender-based violence (GBV), particularly as incidents of…
FG to develop procedures for prosecution of GBV in schools , says AGF
Fagbemi said this while noting that Nigeria has benefitted from the Spotlight Initiative established to tackle widespread of GBV and…
C’River records 586 cases of gender-based violence in 10 months
Cross River recorded 586 cases of gender-based violence between January and October, the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Mrs Edema Irom,…
Mrs Obaseki threatens to prosecute govt officials for marginalizing women
Mrs Obaseki warned that another battle for gender equality was on the horizon and pledged to hold accountable those responsible…
African culture abhors gender-based violence, says CP Gumel
He pointedly called for a collective effort to end the menace of gender-based violence, describing it as "anti-African."
GBV: Edo to prosecute advocates of out-of-court settlement
Most cases of gender based violence are perpetrated by close relatives, friends and spouses.
Lagos reports 10,007 sexual, gender based violence cases
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday disclosed that 10,007 cases of Sexual and Gender Based Violence (GBV) have been reported…
EU-UN partnership empowers 200 victims of VVF, GBV
The EU-UN Spotlight Initiative Project in Sokoto State, on Saturday, provided working tools to 200 survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV)…
Sanwo-Olu takes campaign against sexual, gender-based violence to Alimosho
As the global 16 Days of Activism against Sexual & Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) continues, the wife of the Lagos State…