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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reinforced its regional commitment to tackling human trafficking and associated crimes during the 17th Annual Review Meeting (ARM) of the Regional Network of National Focal Institutions Against Trafficking in Persons Plus (RNNI-TIP+), held in Lagos, Nigeria. Organized by the ECOWAS Commission…
The Police, Religious and Traditional leaders have been advised to make deliberate efforts in ensuring that access to justice over gender based violence becomes cheaper or free. A Non Governmental Organization, Dorothy Njamanze Foundation made the call during an Interfaith and Cultural Dialogue on Combatting gender based violence at…
Nollywood actress Evan Okoro, best known for her breakout role as Doctor Maria in Sexy Investment, has gone public with disturbing allegations against her estranged husband, claiming that he has threatened her life and continues to endanger her safety following the collapse of their marriage. In an emotional video posted…
Olympic gold hopeful and U.S. sprinting sensation Sha’Carri Richardson was arrested at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport following an alleged domestic altercation involving her partner and fellow track star, Christian Coleman. According to The Athletic, the 25-year-old sprinter was detained by airport police after a dispute reportedly turned physical at a TSA…
The FCT Chapter of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, has staged a media rally to mark the global 16 days of Activism against Gender Based Violence. At the event in Abuja, the Chairperson of the Association, Anna Daniel pointed out that female journalists also face violence while carrying…
According to a press statement issued and signed by the Executive Director, Initiative for Research, Innovation, and Advocacy in Development (IRIAD),
Princess Hamman-Obels and Kemi Okenyodo, Executive Director, PWAN yesterday in Abuja, have called on the federal government and relevant stakeholders to intensify their efforts in combating gender-based violence and addressing violations of women’s rights.
When signed into law, it will see to the inclusion of Preventive Measures and Teachings of Anti-Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) into the Civic Education curriculum at all levels of secondary school in Nigeria.
