Nigeria’s first lady, Senator Remi Tinubu has joined the global community in commemorating the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, marking the start of the 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence.
Gender-based violence remains one of the most widespread human rights violations, with nearly one in three women worldwide experiencing physical or sexual violence in their lifetime.
In a statement on Monday, she said although Nigeria is making remarkable progress, however, many women and girls, especially in rural and underserved areas, remain trapped in these cycles of violence and inequality.
The first lady called for collective action across all sectors of the society to tackle the menace and create safer environments for women and girls.
