Gender-Based Violence in Nigeria: What the Evidence Is Telling Us
Despite growing awareness, gender-based violence remains one of the most persistent and underreported crises affecting communities across Nigeria. Stigma, economic dependence, and deep-rooted social norms continue to silence survivors and limit access to justice, but local solutions are proving to be powerful.
Partners West Africa Nigeria’s latest fact sheet draws on evidence gathered across our programmes to spotlight what is actually working, what is still failing, and where sustained investment is most urgently needed.
Inside, you’ll find data-driven insights on the key drivers keeping GBV widespread, the critical and often overlooked role that women-led civil society organisations are playing on the frontlines of prevention and response, and the persistent structural challenges that no single actor can solve alone.
Whether you are a policymaker, a development practitioner, a researcher, or simply a concerned citizen, this fact sheet offers a clear-eyed picture of where Nigeria stands and what meaningful progress looks like.
Read the full fact sheet below. 👇
