3 d. ago Group says Rivers rural women suffer depression and trauma due to sexual and gender

Women in some identified rural areas of Rivers State under study have manifested depression and trauma syndromes caused by sexual read more Group says Rivers rural women suffer depression and trauma due to sexual and gender-based violence

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3 d. ago How Oyo AWLA deals with matters threatening welfare of women, children —Alex

The African Women Lawyers Association (AWLA) Nigeria, Oyo State, marked its Week and First Anniversary Celebration on November 27, 2025, in commemoration of the 2025 International 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. In this interview with PHILIP IBITOYE, AWLA’s Oyo State Coordinator, Mrs Adebimpe Alex-Ndukwe, discusses the association’s work and the initiatives it plans […]

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1 week ago AGILE project trains 65 focal persons to tackle GBV in Sokoto

The AGILE project is training 65 focal persons, including traditional and religious leaders, to handle grievances and tackle gender-based violence in Sokot Read More: https://punchng.com/agile-project-trains-65-focal-persons-to-tackle-gbv-in-sokoto/

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1 week ago Ministry Marks 16 Days Of Activism Against Violence On Women, Children

Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, in partnership with the World Bank Group in Nigeria, hosted a high-level National Dialogue on Ending Gender-based Violence (GBV) in Abuja and Lagos, to mark the end of its 2025 initiative and the “16 Days of Activism” campaign. The event brought together government officials, development partners, private […]

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1 week ago Monarch, Others Seek Stiffer Regulation Against Cyberbullying, Violence

Stakeholders in Taraba State have called on the government to develop a regulatory framework to address rising cases of cyberbullying and digital violence, particularly against women and girls. The call was made in Jalingo, during a workshop marking the 2025 edition of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence. The event was organised by […]

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2 w. ago Oyebanji’s wife leads walk against digital violence in Ekiti

The wife of the Ekiti State Governor, Dr Olayemi Oyebanji, on Monday led a sensitisation walk through major streets and markets in Ado-Ekiti to raise awareness about the dangers of digital violence, as part of activities marking the close of the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. The awareness walk, themed ‘Unite to […]

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2 w. ago Protecting women and educating girls accelerates peace in Nigeria’s crises

Gender-based violence does not happen in isolation. It grows in places where systems are weak, where services are broken, and read more Protecting women and educating girls accelerates peace in Nigeria’s crises

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2 w. ago Akpabio’s lawsuit: Natasha has ‘golden chance’ to prove claims in Court — CSO

Akpabio’s suit follows Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s public allegations of sexual harassment and gender-based injustice against

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2 w. ago FG urged to put in place stronger policies to protect women, curb gender

Stakeholders in Kano State have called on federal, state, and local governments to develop comprehensive policies that better protect women read more FG urged to put in place stronger policies to protect women, curb gender-based violence

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3 w. ago UNICEF Partners Zamfara First Lady, Gift 1,000 Schoolgirls Hygiene Kits

The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) ) in collaboration with the Office of the First Lady of Zamfara State, has distributed personal hygiene kits to 1,000 students of Government Girls Day Secondary School, Galadima, Gusau, as part of activities marking the ongoing 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV). Delivering her remarks, the First […]

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3 w. ago Police mark 70 years of women officers with free medical outreach

The Jigawa Police Command celebrates 70 years of women in policing with a free medical outreach and a walk against gender-based violence. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-mark-70-years-of-women-officers-with-free-medical-outreach/

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3 w. ago Ebonyi Police Mark 70 Years Of Women In Policing, Condemn GBV

The police command in Ebonyi State yesterday decried the rising cases of gender-based violence (GBV) and human trafficking across the nation, and called for an end to the crimes. The command made the call in Abakaliki during a commemorative march to mark 70 years of women in policing in Nigeria. Women police officers in the […]

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3 w. ago Police mark 70 years of female officers in Ebonyi, condemn GBV

Ebonyi State Police celebrate 70 years of women in policing with a commemorative march against gender-based violence, trafficking, and other crimes. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-mark-70-years-of-female-officers-in-ebonyi-condemn-gbv/

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4 w. ago Anambra gov’s wife intensifies advocacy against cases of gender based violence

According to Dr Soludo, who is also the founder of Healthy Living With Nonye Soludo Initiative, "Yesterday, November 25, 2025, we raised a voice of action as we joined the global community to commemorate this year's International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. 

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4 w. ago 16 Days of Activism: Violence will no longer be tolerated — Zamfara gov’s wife

The wife of Governor Dauda Lawal and First Lady of Zamfara State, Hajiya Huriyya Dauda Lawal, has officially launched the global campaign for the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence in the state. She warned that both physical and digital violence will no longer be tolerated. Speaking today at the Government House in Gusau, […]

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4 w. ago Inner Wheel Joins Global Campaign To End Gender – Based Violence

Inner Wheel District 910 Nigeria has officially joined the global effort to end gender-based violence (GBV) by launching its participation in the Orange the World campaign. Addressing journalists yesterday in Abuja, District Chairman IWM Felicia Agbonhese explained that the campaign aligns with the annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, observed from November 25 […]

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