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As the world commences the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, Nigeria’s first lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, calls for stronger action against rising digital violence targeting women and girls. She highlighted that online spaces meant for learning and connection are increasingly becoming sites of harassment, extortion, stalking and gender-based hate.
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has marked the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women by urging government institutions, technology companies, and citizens to take stronger action against digital abuse targeting women and girls.
In a statement released on November 25, the First Lady said the 2025 theme, “UNiTE to End Digital Violence against All Women and Girls,” highlights an urgent need to confront the rise of online harassment, extortion, bullying, stalking and gender-based hate.
She said that digital spaces must foster genuine human connection, facilitate learning, and promote productivity, not fear, stressing that widespread online attacks continue to undermine the dignity, safety, and potential of women and girls across the country.
Urging for solidarity and decisive action, the first lady of the country and lawmaker said,
“I call on government institutions, especially the legislature and the judiciary, technology companies, civil society, and every Nigerian to take bold action to make digital spaces safe, inclusive, and respectful for all.”
