31% of Nigerian women report physical abuse, according to UNFPA
According to the United Nations Population Fund, 31 percent of women and girls in Nigeria have experienced physical abuse of some kind.
According to the UNFPA, the abuse caused the victims’ hospitalization, deaths, and ongoing emotional and psychological pain.
When the UN agency gave certain office supplies and equipment to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons to help in the effort to eradicate violence against women and girls, the UNFPA representative, Dr. Zubaida Abubakar, made this known.
In cooperation with the Neem Foundation, the contribution was made.
Ending gender-based violence and harmful behaviors, according to Abubakar, is in line with the goals and objectives of NAPTIP.
In light of this, UNFPA strives to prevent and address gender-based violence via its collaboration with legislators, the judicial and health systems, and humanitarian partners. The UNFPA also prioritizes banning harmful behaviors like child marriage and female genital mutilation. As we achieve gender equality, we collaborate with many different parties.
According to statistics, 31% of women and girls in Nigeria have experienced physical abuse of some kind. Numerous of which have resulted in serious repercussions, such as hospitalization and even death. The lifetime emotional and psychological suffering is something we cannot see.
“We are expected to give prompt legal assistance to safeguard women in situations when they are at the whim of abusers and often have little options available to them.
Because of this, UNFPA is working with NAPTIP in Nigeria as part of the EU-UN Spotlight Initiative to put an end to all kinds of violence against women.
In order to ensure that no women or girls experience any kind of violence, UNFPA Spotlight Initiative continues to carry out its role as a technical leader in GBV prevention and response.
The goal of this cooperation is to enhance institutions and assist governmental efforts to mainstream programs addressing violence against women and girls. The quick response unit has been selected by UNFPA as an essential aspect of the GBV response after working closely with government partners to identify locations that need help.
“After seeing NAPTIP’s dedication and involvement, particularly in life-saving rescues, UNFPA decided to assist this component in order to guarantee that many more women and girls’ lives are spared.
