Gender-based violence continues to be a significant obstacle to sustainable development worldwide, with women and girls bearing the brunt of its devastating effects. According to UN Women, nearly one in three women globally—approximately 736 million—has experienced physical or sexual violence at least once in their lifetime. This staggering figure excludes cases of sexual harassment, emphasizing […]
The United Nations in Nigeria has renewed its call to end violence against women and girls, urging stakeholders to dismantle harmful cultural norms and strengthen accountability mechanisms. This appeal was made during the Joint UN Accountability Forum and Orange Lighting Ceremony in Abuja, themed “Towards Beijing+30: Unite to End Violence Against Women and Girls.” Nesreen […]
The Organization of African Instituted Churches (OAIC) has teamed up with UN Women to combat gender-based violence (GBV) across all communities. This partnership aims to engage religious leaders from various denominations, encouraging them to play an active role in preventing and addressing violence against women. OAIC National President, Israel Akinadewo, made this call in a […]
