Definition of Gender Based Violence Gender based violence is any harmful act done to a person because of their gender. The United Nations explains that gender based violence includes physical harm, sexual harm, or mental harm. This violence can happen in public places or in private homes. Gender based violence affects millions of women and … Read more
FIDA stands for the International Federation of Women Lawyers. FIDA is a non-profit organization that helps women and children who face abuse and injustice. In Anambra State, Nigeria, FIDA provides free legal services to protect the rights of women, children, and poor people who cannot afford lawyers. How FIDA Helps Women Facing Gender-Based Violence FIDA … Read more
Rivers State Government has made a strong promise to stop all forms of sexual and gender based violence. The government wants to protect women, girls, and people who need help from harm. Dr Benibo Anabraba is an important leader in Rivers State. He spoke about this promise on Wednesday in Port Harcourt. A group from … Read more
SGBV stands for Sexual and Gender-Based Violence. This means any harmful act done to a person because of their gender. SGBV affects millions of women and girls around the world. It includes physical violence, sexual violence, and emotional harm. The Current SGBV Crisis A new report from UN Women shows that organizations fighting SGBV are … Read more
Wars on women means the harm that happens to women and girls during times of fighting and conflict. When countries go to war, women suffer in special ways. They face violence, lose their homes, and are often left out when leaders make peace plans. Wars on women show how fighting hurts women more than we … Read more
There is a common problem that gender research has discovered. Many families stay quiet when children are hurt. They feel shame and fear. But staying quiet does not help children heal. March 2025, a four-year-old girl named Amina lived in Kontagora, Nigeria. A 37-year-old man named Isah knew her family. He gave Amina candy and … Read more
The Lagos State Government has started a new group to help stop gender based violence. This special team is called the Community Dialogue Committee. The group will work in neighborhoods across Lagos to keep people safe. What is Gender Based Violence? Gender based violence means hurting someone because of their gender. This can happen to … Read more
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has called for strong action to stop child labour, sexual harassment, gender inequality, and forced marriage in Nigeria. He spoke in Abuja during an event to mark the International Day of the Girl Child. The theme for this year was “The girl I am, the change … Read more
Gender based violence is not just wrong. It is a public sin and goes against God’s image in every person. This was the strong message from Didi Walson-Jack, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation. She spoke at a meeting in Abuja about stopping gender based violence in faith communities. Faith Spaces and … Read more
The Lagos State Government has started a big awareness campaign against SGBV. SGBV means Sexual and Gender-Based Violence. It includes bad things like abuse, rape, and violence against women, girls, boys, and even men. Lagos wants everyone to learn about it and help stop it. The campaign will last for one month. During this time, … Read more
