Nigeria facing serious SGBV crisis - Canadian envoy

Nigeria facing serious SGBV crisis - Canadian envoy

***CODE seeks more goverment’s commitment to eradicate menace

Canadian High Commissioner to Nigeria, James Christoff, on Wednesday, said Nigeria is facing a serious Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) crisis that had been normalised in the country.

Christoff stated this in Abuja during the presentation of the key findings of the second phase of the Galvanizing Mass Action Against Gender Based-Violence in Kano state (GMAA-K) project implemented by a Civil Society Organisation, Connected Development (CODE).

The event was also held in commemoration of this year’s International Women’s Day (IWF)

According to the envoy, the IWF is a reminder that all women, from all ages and walks of life, have a place in every aspect of society, including economic, social and democratic spheres.

He stated: “Today, we celebrate the achievements of all women and girls who are building a fairer, stronger,…
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