By Harriet Ijeomah The wave of insecurity that swept across Nigeria’s Southeast since 2021 sparked by separatist agitations, violent enforcement of sit-at-home orders, Farmer herders clash, kidnapping, rising cult and militia activity and others has deepened fears about sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in communities caught in conflict. On Monday, 8 September 2025, the Civil […]
By Harriet Ijeomah In continuation of its community awareness campaign on the 3rd National Action Plan (NAP) for Women, Peace, and Security, Alliances for Africa (AfA), with support from the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF), has intensified sensitization efforts across Imo State to strengthen women’s participation in peacebuilding and decision-making. On August 18, over 100 […]
The National Council for Child Rights Advocate of Nigeria (NCCRAN) has urged all levels of government to establish specialized courts to handle Gender-Based Violence (GBV) cases and promote amicable resolutions within families. Speaking during a roundtable discussion on Wednesday in Kano, NCCRAN State Coordinator Hajia Aisha Kabuga highlighted the challenges of addressing GBV cases through […]
In a significant push against gender-based violence (GBV), the Women Advocates and Research Documentation Centre (WARDC) and Women for Women International (WfWI) have urged for more funding and collaboration to address GBV in Nigeria. At a recent Lagos event, organized by WfWI in partnership with WARDC and supported by the Ford Foundation, stakeholders emphasized the […]
