Advocacy in Action

For survivors of sexual and gender-based violence, the health system is often one of the most important points of contact […]

Strong laws and institutional commitments cannot protect women and children if the systems responsible for delivering them are not adequately

For many children, school is where they spend most of their time outside the home. It is also one of

Religious leaders can shape how communities understand violence, respond to survivors and decide whether serious cases are reported. But sustained

Kano State has 44 local government areas and only one Sexual Assault Referral Centre providing specialised services to survivors of

For survivors of gender-based violence, reporting a case is only one stage in the pursuit of justice. What follows depends

In many communities across Kano, cases involving violence or abuse may become known to traditional leaders before they reach a

Protecting women and children requires more than strong laws and functioning institutions. It also requires confronting the beliefs, social expectations

For many survivors of violence, the path to protection begins before any formal institution becomes involved. It begins with whether