Violence against women: Speak up, Anambra first lady urges victims

Wife of Anambra State Governor, Chief Mrs Ebelechukwu Obiano has said the only way to end rape and other forms of violence against women is when victims learn to start speaking out and not hide their hurt. Mrs Obiano was speaking on Monday when she commenced her annual local government tours with Awka South Council […]

Nigerian Government is committed to combating violence against women, girls- Agba

…commends effort of UN, EU through Spotlight Initiative Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Prince Clem Ikanade Agba, says that the Nigerian government is committed to the global effort at decreasing violence against women and girls by intensifying collaboration with international partners in the fight against the scourge. Agba restated the commitment on […]

IPU: How To Combat Sexual Harassment, Violence Against Female Lawmakers

A global organisation of Parliaments, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) has published a comprehensive set of guidelines to combat sexual harassment and violence against women in parliament. It was on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. The guidelines offer advice and practical information for parliamentarians and parliamentary staff on […]

Commonwealth teams up with ‘NO MORE’ initiative to reduce violence against women and girls

The Commonwealth has announced a new partnership designed to reduce domestic violence in member countries. Today, Secretary-General Patricia Scotland signed a memorandum of understanding with the NO MORE Foundation which is a global movement of 1,400 allied organisations and 40 international chapters working together to stop and prevent domestic violence and sexual assault. The two […]