Gender-based violence

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First Lady Pushes for More Women Inclusion and Participation in the Armed Forces
ByGovernMend Nigeria November 10, 2023November 10, 2023

Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady, has called on the leadership of the Armed Forces of Nigeria to actively encourage women to join the military. She emphasised the importance of eliminating gender-based discrimination against women in the military, especially concerning marriage and childbirth. The first lady’s charge was delivered by the wife of the Vice…

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Nigeria Needs to Prioritize Combating Gender-Based Violence for 21st Century Growth, Says Dr. Seinye Lulu-Briggs
ByGovernMend Nigeria October 27, 2023October 27, 2023

Dr. Seinye Lulu-Briggs emphasised the importance of addressing gender-based violence (GBV) and integrating it into Nigeria’s development agenda to meet the challenges of the 21st century. Citing a World Bank report, she stressed that reducing GBV is essential for achieving the nation’s goals and targets. Dr. Lulu-Briggs spoke at an event organized by the African…

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