The Director, Centre for Human Rights, University of Lagos, Dr. Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, has said that the prevalence of Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) remains a pressing concern, casting shadows on the safety, wellbeing, and educational experiences of students.
She noted that despite ongoing efforts, there is a recognised need for a more inclusive and student-centered approach to the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to eradicate SGBV.
She stated this at an event organised by the Center for Human Rights, Faculty of Law, University of Lagos and Women Advocates Research & Documentation Centre (WARDC) to commemorate this year’s International Human Rights Day, with funding from ActionAid; Women’s Rights Advancement & Protection Alternative (WRAPA) and MacArthur Foundation.
Other speakers at the event spoke on human right abuses in Nigeria including decrying the prevalence…
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