Nigerias

JOS, Plateau State, Nigeria – Despite Nigeria’s commitment to numerous international treaties targeting sexual and gender-based violence against women, the problem persists. In response, advocates are calling for new legislation to hold offenders accountable. In a country where sexual assault survivors face staggering challenges, some brave individuals agreed to share their experiences, allowing us to use their full names in this report. Nigeria’s status as a signatory to international agreements to combat sexual and gender-based violence is intended to demonstrate its commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of women. However, the prevalence of such … Read more