violence against women Archives

Ending violence against women and girls requires men’s access to mental health support

BY HALIMA LAYENI For many decades, resilient women and girls who have survived abuse have been leading the charge against violence. Their advocacy has led to the enactment of laws

Pope Francis: Violence against women is an insult to God

Pope Francis has condemned violence against women, describing it as an “insult to God”. He said this on Saturday in his first series of tweets for the new year. He

0 comment Read Full Article

Violence against women: Forget #Metoo, we need #Youtoo to stand with us

0 comment Read Full Article

CSOs kick as police raid clinic in Lagos

Some civil society organisations (CSOs) have raised the alarm over alleged plans to deny women and girls access to quality health services. This followed a raid on Marie Stopes Clinic

0 comment Read Full Article