Tag: gender-based violence

I-G tasks stakeholders on synergy in fight against GBV

By Monday Ijeh, Abuja.   The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Usman Baba, has called for synergy among stakeholders in the criminal justice system in the fight against gender-based violence.   A statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO),…

December 8, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

GBV: NGO calls for adoption of human rights approaches

By Funmilayo Adeyemi, Abuja.   The Women Aid Collective (WACOL), a non-governmental organisation, has called on stakeholders to rise up and prioritise the adoption of human rights and survivor-centred approaches in responding to cases of violence against women.   The…

November 26, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Dolapo Osinbajo canvasses zero-tolerance for gender-based violence

By Chijioke Okoronkwo, Abuja.   Mrs Dolapo Osinbajo, wife of Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, has called for a collective advocacy and action towards zero tolerance for Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and harmful practices.   Osinbajo made the call on Wednesday while unveiling…

September 7, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Minister seeks end to gender-based violence at film premiere

CHATROOM, a film depicting the effect of gender-based violence in Nigeria, has debuted in Lagos, with a call on all stakeholders to promote gender equity.   The film, premiered on Sunday night, tells the inspiring story of Ebiere, who enters…

April 18, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Minister tasks media practitioners on coordinated efforts to end Gender-Based Violence

The Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Pauline Tallen, has challenged media practitioners to embark on coordinated and integrated efforts toward ending the menace of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the country.   She gave the advice in Abuja at News Agency…

December 10, 2021 · by komolafe times ·

Niger Assembly calls for stiffer penalties against gender-based violence

The Niger State House of Assembly has called for stiffer punishment for offenders of Gender-Based Violence (GBV), given the serious threat it poses to the safety and security of women.   Speaker of the House Abdullahi Bawa made the call…

December 3, 2021 · by komolafe times ·

CP vows to tackle gender-based violence in Imo

The Commissioner of Police in Imo, Mr Husseini Rabiu, has pledged commitment of the police to tackling gender-based violence in the state.   Rabiu made the pledge in Owerri on Wednesday when he received members of the Nigeria Association of Women…

September 1, 2021 · by komolafe times ·

NHRC plans 16-day activism to curb gender-based violence in Plateau

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) says it will organise a 16-day activism in Plateau to fashion out ways of curbing Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the state and the nation.   Mrs Veronica Abe, Deputy Director, Public Affairs of NHRC,…

November 19, 2020 · by komolafe times ·