The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has urged men to actively join the fight against gender-based violence (GBV) and support the promotion of gender equality across communities. The appeal was…
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Baobab convenes Pan-African feminist leaders to mobilise action against sexual violence
By Mariya Shuaibu Suleiman Feminist advocates from across Africa came together on Wednesday to chart coordinated action against sexual violence and push for the ratification and enforcement of the African Union Convention…
Tumfure Community Makes Public Declaration Against GBV, Harmful Practices
From Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe The Tumfure community in Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State has publicly declared its resolve to end gender-based violence (GBV), early child marriage, and other harmful cultural…
VOBSI organises GBV awareness campaign at BUK campuses
By Hauwa’u Sani As part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the Voices Beyond Silence Initiative for Justice and Empowerment (VOBSI) organised a two-day awareness campaign across the campuses…
Emirates in Southern Gombe Demand Tougher Laws to End Rape, Child Abuse
From Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe The traditional emirates of Kaltungo and Billiri in Gombe State have renewed their call for tougher laws and stiffer punishment for perpetrators of rape and abuse against women…
NAWOJ Solicits free medicals for survivors of GBV
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Plateau State chapter of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ has called on the State Government and healthcare providers to subsidised or offer free medical services…
Gombe Women Affairs Ministry Launches 16 Days of Activism, Raises Alarm Over Online Abuse
From Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe The Gombe State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Hon. Asma’u Muhammad Iganus, has called for renewed commitment from stakeholders to end gender-based violence as the world marks the 16…
GBV, SRHR, The Call for Full Implementation of the VAPP Law in Nigeria
From Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe The Center for the Study and Resolution of Domestic Violence (CERSDOV), in collaboration with the Norwegian Government and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has paid an advocacy…
Sokoto-Based NGO Trains 30 Female Journalists on GBV Ethical Reporting
From Shehu Muhammad Shehu, Sokoto A Sokoto-based non-governmental organization, Gender Educators Initiative (GEI), with support from Nigeria Youth Future Fund, on Saturday, November 1, 2025, organized a one-day capacity-building training for 30…
CITAD, Male Feminists Network Celebrate Int’l Day of the Girl Child in Kano
By Mustapha Salisu The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), in collaboration with the Male Feminists Network, on Saturday joined the global community to mark the 2025 International Day of the…
CITAD Urges Kano Traditional Rulers to Engage Men in Fight Against GBV
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has urged traditional rulers in Kano State to take a more active role in engaging men in the campaign to end Gender-Based Violence (GBV)…
Gombe Launches United Front Against GBV, Traditional Political Backing
From Abubakar Rabilu Gombe In a bold push to eliminate gender-based violence (GBV) across Gombe State, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Asma’u Mohammed Iganus, has formally presented the Gombe…
Adamawa Women Acknowledge Training on GBV, Gender Equality
From Umar Dankano, Yola Women in Adamawa State have acknowledged the impact of a sensitization programme aimed at improving awareness of women’s rights and gender equality through conflict-sensitive approaches. T he initiative…
Groups, Norwegian Gov’t to Decorate Gombe Women Councilors as GBV Ambassadors
By Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe In a proactive effort to address Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) and Gender-Based Violence (GBV), the Centre for the Study and Resolution of Domestic Violence (CERSDOV), in…
dRPC, WORE Partner to Address Rising GBV Cases in Kano State
By Hannatu Sulaiman Abba The Development Research and Projects Centre (dRPC), through its Muslim Opinion Leaders (MOLs) for the Prevention of Gender-Based Violence, is partnering with the Women’s Organization for Relief and…
COFP partners TCDI organises awareness campaign on GBV prevention, response in Bade LGA Of Yobe State
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu In it’s effort to raise awareness and initiate an action to combat gender based violence (GBV) in the community, the Taimako Community Development Initiative (Taimako-CDI) in collaboration…
GBV: Gombe Women Commissioner Engages Gender Officers, Survivors
From Abubakar Rabilu Gombe In a bid to eliminate Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Gombe State, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Asma’u Muhammad Iganus, has engaged local government gender desk…
Women Mediators Advocate calls for speedy Elimination of SGBV In the world
By Tongnaan Bawa, Jos An ardent Women advocate and Lead mentor, Women Mediators Dr. Rhoda Udenyi has called for the need to prioritize elimination of Sexual and gender based violence ( SGBV)…
VOBSI, Partners Host Workshop on Tackling GBV in Kano
By Mustaha Salisu An NGO, Voices Beyond Silence Initiative (VOBSI), in collaboration with the Centre for Gender Studies, Bayero University Kano, and supported by Voices of Women and Women Radio, organized a…
Poet Advocates Need for Gender-Based Violence Awareness at Creativity Empowerment Summit
By Mustapha Salisu The Open Arts Foundation, a Civil Society Organization committed to promoting arts and creative endeavours with support from the French Embassy in Nigeria hosted a Creativity Empowerment Summit for…
Forum Unveils Theories to Address GBV, Promote Women’s Role in Peacebuilding
By Mustapha Salisu As part of efforts to address issues affecting women and girls in Nigeria, Associate Professor Zainab Ladan Mai-Bornu from the University of Leicester, along with her Nigerian team, co-produced…
CSOs Network entreats Zamfara Govt. to establish mobile courts for GBV prosecution
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau The Network of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Zamfara has solicited for the state government to establish mobile courts for the prosecution of recorded…
IWD 2024: CHRICED Advocates for Gender Equality, Empowerment of Women
By Hannatu Sulaiman Abba In celebration of International Women’s Day, the Resource Centre for Human Rights & Civic Education (CHRICED) has released a press statement emphasizing the importance of gender equality and…
GAT Engages Stakeholders to Reduce GBV cases in Jigawa
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse A non governmental Organization, known as Gender Awareness Trust (GAT) with support from Open Society Foundation (OSF) organised a one day round table discussion with relevant stakeholders as…
Adamawa Gov’t, Federal Agencies, World Bank Train 50 on GBV in Yola
From Umar Dankano, Yola In collaboration with the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and the Covid-19 Preparedness and Response Project (COPREP), a World Bank project, the Adamawa state government conducted a…