In a bid to tackle Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Nigeria, the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) has said there is a need for effective, workable laws, which pose a significant challenge.
The group disclosed this during a two-day yearly multi-stakeholder dialogue on “Implementation Status on Gender-Sensitive Legislations/ Framework Preventing Violence Against Women and Children.”
The event, which was supported by the Ford Foundation, was held at Ikeja. The Vice National President of FIDA, Mrs Eliana Martins said that GBV remained a pervasive issue in Nigeria with far-reaching consequences for women and girls.
She noted that despite existing laws, the implementation remained a significant challenge. She referred to the World Health Organisation (WHO) reports that one in three women worldwide experience physical or sexual violence, mostly by an intimate partner.
She…
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