An X user once said, we often talk about Santa Claus but not Santa's wife, who must be doing all the gift wrapping. Of course, we know Santa is merely a tale, but this depicts the real situation of women:…
The Lions Clubs International, in partnership with Project Alert and WANEP, convened a Lagos town hall to mobilise communities against gender-based violence. Speakers from DSVA, CEWHIN, and community networks emphasised the importance of survivor-centred support, early reporting, cultural reform, and stronger accountability systems. With donations from the Lions Club, the event reinforced collective responsibility, encouraging communities to challenge harmful norms, protect survivors, and take concrete action to end GBV.
In Nigeria, every new headline about femicide sends a wave of fear through women who see themselves in the victims. Beyond the immediate cases, this violence influences how women live, move, and think. When Sonia Robert (a pseudo) sees a…
Femicide and male violence against women have become a growing and disturbing reality in Borno State, where years of armed conflict, displacement, and weakened community structures have created conditions that endanger women and girls. Femicide, an intentional killing or severe…