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NGO Calls for Systemic Reforms Amidst Detention Of Minors

Womanifesto, a coalition comprising over 300 women-led organizations and civil society groups, has expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his recent directive concerning the release of minors detained during the #EndBadGovernance protests. In an open letter signed by notable organizations including 9jafeminista, Action Aid Nigeria, and the Ade Grange Child Foundation, the coalition […]

Imo GBV Coalition Group Secures First VAPP Law Conviction

By Harriet Ijeomah In a landmark ruling, the High Court sitting in Owerri convicted Pastor Desmond Eke on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, for the rape of a 25-year-old member of his congregation. The conviction marks the first successful prosecution under the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Law (VAPP) of Imo State, 2021. In Suit No. HOW/32C/2022, […]