SGBV: Lagos conducts therapy sessions for male perpetrators
Aug. 15, 2023 The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has conducted support and healing group therapy sessions for over 50 male perpetrators of domestic violence. The DSVA…
Menstrual Hygiene: MDAs unveil Pad Banks for emergency use in offices
May 24, 2022 Some Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government on Monday unveiled pad banks to cater for cases of emergency within their work environment. Mrs Pauline…
At-Risk Children Programme now in progress in five pilot States – FG
Feb. 11, 2022 …Says a nation will be measured by how it treats its most vulnerable citizens Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, says investing in children is the only way to…
LASG COMMENCES TOWN HALL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTS ON SEXUAL, GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
Feb. 10, 2022 In a bid to address the rising cases of domestic and sexual violence in the State, the Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has held its maiden…
Osinbajo urges State Govts to be more proactive in addressing issues relating to girl-child
Sept. 1, 2021 It is the plan and purpose of the Federal Government that no Nigerian child is denied access to basic education, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said. According…
SGBV: 20 police officers receive training from LASG
July 13, 2021 The Lagos State Government on Tuesday commenced a three-day training for 20 police officers on how to respond to Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in the state….
LASG launches 24/7 helpline for SGBV
May 20, 2021 The Lagos State Government on Thursday, launched a 24/7 helpline to rapidly respond to survivors of Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV). This followed a 35 per…
FG to establish specialised courts, judicial divisions on SGBV– Malami
The Federal Government is working towards the establishment of specialised courts and judicial divisions that will focus on sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). The Attorney General of the Federation and…
150 convicted for SGBV in 2yrs -Police
The Nigeria Police has said no fewer than 150 persons have been convicted of Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) and children abuse cases between 2019 and 2020. The Inspector…
SGBV: NHRC panel begins sittings on 119 cases in 7 states, Abuja
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Monday said its panel had commenced sittings on 119 sexual and gender-based violence in seven states and Abuja. The NHRC Executive Secretary, Tony Ojukwu, made…