International Women’s Day: Tackling Scourge Of Sexual, Domestic, Gender-Based Violence In Nigeria
https://newtelegraphng.com/international-womens-day-tackling-scourge-of-sexual-domestic-gender-based-violence-in-nigeria Yemi Olakitan Sexual, domestic and gender-based violence has over the years assumed a worrisome proportion. The act in Nigeria is not any different, with many victims, particularly young girls and married women, reeling from the scourge. YEMI OLAKITAN , in this two-part series, examines the development The Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency, Titilola VivourAdeniyi said the state government has adopted a two-prong approach to addressing the menace of SGBV, which include prevention and providing immediate support to survivors. While admitting that the state records more than 300 reported SGBV cases monthly, Vivour-Adeniyi said the agency is providing medical, legal, psychosocial, counselling, rescue and sometimes, empowerment to SGBV survivors. She added, “Since, Septemb...