The national dialogue on promoting cultural values that protect and empower women and girls by men organized by Nigeria’s first female radio, WFM Station and Voice of Women Empowerment Foundation with support from Ford Foundation on Tuesday came out with number of solutions to address the menace. The meeting hosted by Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remoland Oba (Dr.) Babatunde …

The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, yesterday, said he told his daughters to make sure they retaliate when they were slapped by their husbands. The monarch made this known at the National Dialogue Conference on Gender-Based Violence (GBV), prevention from an Islamic perspective themed: ‘Islamic teachings and community collaboration for ending Gender-Based Violence’ organised by the Centre for Islamic …

The House of Representatives on Monday marched from the National Assembly Complex to the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters to raise awareness about the need to end all forms of violence against women. The symbolic march brought together federal lawmakers led by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, women from all walks of life, and youth groups. Speaking at the event, Abbas noted that …

The city of Abuja on Tuesday, 5th December witnessed a pleasant but ‘deafening silence’ as Nollywood leading lights stormed the venue of the United Nations (UN) headquarters to unveil a fascinating, instructive, and trailblazing trailer of the soon-to-be-released Gender-Based Violence (GBV) film. Deafening Silence. Directed by Biodun Stephen, the film is a joint production by European Union-UN and Spotlight Initiative …

The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off on 25th November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and concludes on 10th December, which is the Human Rights Day. Gender-based violence impacts individuals globally, affecting one in three women, regardless of age, race, or location, and affects physical or …

TechHer, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), says it will engage Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and the Police to help fight Gender Based Violence (GBV) in the country. The Executive Director, TechHer, Chioma Agwuegbo said this at the launch of Online Gender-Based Violence (OGBV) response website tagged: ‘Kuram’, on Thursday in Abuja. According to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) report, TechHer is …