LACoN, International IDEA Move to Close Gaps in GBV Detection
By Julian Osamoto The Legal Aid Council of Nigeria (LACoN) and the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) are developing new procedures to address gaps in identifying survivors of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) who seek legal assistance. The procedures are designed to help legal aid practitioners recognise signs of abuse in […]
How Millions of Nigerian Women Face Violence Amid Weak GBV Response
By Juliet Onwurah Millions of Nigerian women remain trapped in their homes, facing violence with little hope of justice, as the latest Womanity Index reveals stark gaps in the country’s response to gender-based violence (GBV). Launched in Abuja during the 16 Days of Activism, the 2025 Womanity Index paints a grim picture: underfunded programs, weak […]