Nigeria: Focus Group Reveals Why Ending Gender-Based Violence Is Necessary

4 December 2020

Abuja — Every year, the global 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence begins on November 25 and ends December 10. The theme of this year's activism is "Orange the World: Fund, Respond, Prevent, Collect!"

The 16 Days is very important this year. Data from several countries show rising cases of gender-based violence due to city lockdowns which have placed victims and oppressors in close proximity. A report by Voice of America shows that COVID-19 is increasing the incidence of gender-based violence in the U.S.; Russia; Mexico; and Malawi.

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