FIDA secures 70 gender-based violence convictions in Yobe - Daily Trust

FIDA secures 70 gender-based violence convictions in Yobe - Daily Trust

The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) in Yobe State has secured 70 convictions in Gender-Based Violence (GBV) cases following the implementation of the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Law. Chairperson of FIDA Yobe, Barrister Aisha Isah, disclosed this during a Policy Implementation Workshop on Child Protection and VAAP Law, organised by CARE Nigeria. She noted that since Governor Mai Mala Buni assented to the Child Pro…

Can Mental Health Care Prevent Violence Against Women in India?

In India, four local organizations supported by the Fund are exploring whether increasing access to mental health care and education can create healthier relationships. A training to help domestic workers build communication and conflict resolution skills While India’s constitution guarantees equal rights to women, gender-based violence is common. The country reported more than 4.4 million cases of domestic abuse, kidnapping, or assault …

Gender Based Violence: GOC Tasks Women To Push For Legislative Reforms

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The General Officer Commanding the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, Enugu, Major General Oluyemi Olatoye, has called on women to push for legislative reforms that will assist victims of gender Based Violence and assist the victims. He made the call at the Division’s headquarters weekend during an event which is part […] The post Gender Based Violence: GOC Tasks Women To Push For Legislative Reforms first appeared on African…