Gender-based Violence: Stakeholders call for more policies to strengthen justice system

The call was made during a media briefing on the increasing rate of violence against women in Abuja by the Association for Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Nigeria .

He warned that to end the menace all stakeholders both at the national and grassroots level must join hands to demand justice for victims. He advised stakeholders to advocate for an enhanced data collection system on gender-based violence, increased investment in service provision, amplify the role of women leaders and women-led organizations and advocate for the implementation of key legislation.

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