Kate Henshaw condemns FGM, urges perpetrators to stop practice

Nollywood Actress Kate Henshaw has called for an end to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) practice, and urged perpetrators to stop the act. Henshaw, a United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) champion, made the call in an interview with the News Agency…

Woman jailed for 7 years for handing over girl, 3, for female genital mutilation 

A British woman has been jailed for seven years in a legal first after she was found guilty of handing over a three-year-old who was subjected to female genital mutilation. Amina Noor, 40, took the toddler, who cannot be named…

*Protests rock Lagos, Abuja over rising rape cases, sexual assault against women (Nation) *Report officials demanding money for safety compliance certificate, Lagos tells social, event centres owners (Guardian)

Protests rock Lagos, Abuja over rising rape cases, sexual assault against women (Nation) Group of protesters on Friday stormed the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters in Abuja, and police command in Lagos to protest the rising spate of rape, sexual violence,…

Monarch seeks enforcement of law against FGM (Punch)

The Alaaye of Efon Alaaye, Oba Adesoye Aladejare, has urged security agencies in the country to enforce the laws against female genital mutilation to end the harmful traditional practice. The monarch also called on states where there was no law…

Nigerian government, society urged to embrace gender equality (Guardian)

In commemoration of the international day of the girl child, Nigerian government and society have been urged to desist gender-partisan dealings and embrace equality in opportunities. The 2018 edition themed, “With Her: A Skilled GirlForce” in Lagos was organised by…

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