Women Organizations, Local Authorities and efforts to combat Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG) in Nigeria

• In Event: Misogyny, Vulnerability, and Violence Against Women Worldwide

Brief Overview

Violence against women and girls (VAWG) occurs across the global with varying levels of incidence, with higher preponderance in developing countries including Nigeria. Several women organizations are active in the war against VAWG.

Authors

• Ngozi Nwogwugwu, Babcock University

• Oluwatoyin Cecelia Akinlade, Babcock University

• Hope Akunna Nwawolo, Babcock University, Ogun State, Nigeria

• Adebusola Morenikeji Odedina, Babcock University

• Adebola Ishola, Babcock University

• Kelechi Olaoluwa Ngozi