Isiyaku Ahmed In a renewed effort to combat gender-based violence (GBV) and improve support for survivors, the Kano State Ministry of Women Affairs, Children, and Persons with Special Needs, on …
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Kano Strengthens Data-Driven Response to GBV Through National Reporting System Training
A two-day Training of Trainers (ToT) workshop in Kano State has brought together government officials, civil society organizations, security agencies, and development partners. This is in an improved push to …
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The Federal Government says no fewer than 10,326 Gender-Based Violence, GBV, cases were reported between January and September 2025, with 2,444 survivors receiving care in recovery centres. The Minister of …
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The Federal Government says it will establish an Emergency Gender-Based Violence Response Fund to address Nigeria’s significant financing gaps in prevention and survivor support services. Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of …
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Stephen EnochEight years after being forced into marriage as a teenager, 28-year-old Amina Zakari still struggles to overcome the trauma of years of domestic abuse and lost dreams. Amina was …
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Stephen Enoch At 29, Juliana Bwala, who was battling with deteriorating eyesight, believed she was stepping into a new life of love and security. Coming from Borno State to Kano …
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In a routine crackdown on gender based violators, Kebbi state, Police Command on Saturday arrested eleven persons for allegedly raping an imbecile minor of thirteen years of age at Shanga …
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Over 50 Shari’a court judges from Kano and Kaduna states met in Kaduna to discuss a new direction aimed at easing the administration of justice as part of efforts to …
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Abuk Buol, 39, is one of many South Sudanese women who endured sexual violence and displacement during the country’s brutal conflict. Today, she is on the path to recovery and …
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The House of Representatives will on Monday lead a landmark march against gender-based violence as part of activities to commemorate the 2024 International Day for the elimination of violence against …