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Sexual and Gender-based violence cases like rape, sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, forced early marriage, domestic violence, marital rape, trafficking, and female genital mutilation among others have undoubtedly ripped the peace of nations. Rebecca Ejifoma reports that the recently commemorated 16 days of activism by Agents for Citizens-Driven Transformation against gender-based violence was an opportunity to address these menace
Undoubtedly, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (SGBV) cases like rape, sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, forced early marriage, domestic violence, marital rape, trafficking, and female genital mutilation, among others are some of the vices that have torn society apart.
For Agents for Citizens-Driven Transformation (ACT), given the dangers posed by such acts of violence, the resilience and dedication by Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and the media in responding to gender-based violence in Nigeria during the heat of the pandemic and the lockdown should
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The CSOs made the call during a programme to mark the 16 days of gender-based violence (GBV) activism 2020″, which held virtually on Tuesday.
The event featured stories of victims of gender-based violence and responses during the COVID-19 lockdown, as well as recommendations from participants on how to curb the menace.
The civil society groups include Arewa Radio; Life Helpers Initiative; Women’s Rights and Health Project (WRAHP); News Day Online; Nagata Change Initiative; Comfort Literacy Intervention and Capacity Enlightenment; Women Friendly Initiative and Mirabel Centre: Sexual Assault Referal Centre.
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According to the CSOs, gender-based violence was on an “alarming increase” during the COVID-19 lockdown.