Gender

Lagos State has launched a coordinated, multi-stakeholder initiative to combat the growing threat of technology-facilitated sexual and gender-based violence. By establishing a dedicated Technical Working Group and a formal policy framework, the state is institutionalizing collaboration between government, law enforcement, civil society, and academia to develop proactive strategies. This move signals a high-level commitment to shifting from reactive measures to a systematic, prevention-focused approach against digital harms. The initiative’s unique value lies in its structured integration of cyber

A senior political figure in Nasarawa State has publicly demanded stricter legal penalties for Gender-Based Violence (GBV) offenders, framing the issue as a critical deterrent. This call to action, made during a high-visibility advocacy event, directly links the protection of women—described as “special beings”—to state development and peace. The unified stance from both the Governor’s wife and the Women Affairs Commissioner signals a coordinated governmental push, emphasizing victim reporting and institutional support. The Governor’s reciprocal commitment to female

Sokoto State, in partnership with UNFPA, is leveraging the 2025 16 Days of Activism campaign to confront the escalating threat of digital violence against women and girls, recognizing it as a pervasive human rights violation. This initiative marks a critical evolution in addressing gender-based violence, shifting focus to the digital sphere where harassment, abuse, and exploitation are increasingly prevalent. The campaign’s unified theme underscores the urgent need for collaborative action to protect women and girls online, framing digital safety as integral

Digital platforms, while offering vital independence and connection for women with disabilities, have become a primary vector for amplified abuse, including targeted harassment and dehumanizing mockery. This technology-facilitated violence weaponizes tools meant for empowerment, reflecting and intensifying the intersectional discrimination these women face offline. A critical insight is that public exposure of such abuse can reveal systemic patterns and mobilize collective testimony, challenging the perpetrators’ anonymity. Ultimately, the digital ecosystem fails this demographic by not safeguarding the very spaces that