The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) Friday issued a compelling call to the Nigerian government at all levels to urgently address the multifaceted challenges confronting women and girls across Nigeria.
In commemoration of the 2024 International Women’s Day, its Executive Director, Auwal Musa Rafsanjani highlighted the pressing issue of insecurity haunting women and girls.
He pointed out that violence, kidnappings, and banditry continue to threaten their safety, citing the recent kidnapping of over 100 females in Borno State.
Rafsanjani stressed the need for comprehensive gender policies at all tiers of government, even as he underscored the National Assembly’s pivotal role in expediting the passage of essential Gender Bills to safeguard the rights and well-being of women and girls nationwide.
Bearing his mind in the alarming escalation of domestic violence, rape cases, and incidents of sexual harassment within tertiary institutions, Rafsanjani called on the National Human Rights Commission and other stakeholders to take decisive action.
He urged them to protect survivors and ensure swift justice for perpetrators.
