Nigeria’s First Lady calls for collective action against gender-based violence, highlighting its global impact.

Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has urged collective action against gender-based violence (GBV), marking the start of the 16 Days of Activism campaign. She highlighted GBV as a human rights violation affecting nearly one in three women globally and stressed the need for education, prosecution of perpetrators, and support for survivors. The House of Representatives pledged to combat GBV, noting that 30% of women and girls aged 15-49 in Nigeria have experienced physical or sexual violence. World leaders and organizations call for robust criminal justice systems and increased funding to address the issue.

November 25, 2024
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