By Bilkis Abdulraheem Lawal
The fight against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) gained renewed momentum in Lagos on Tuesday as the EME Foundation, in partnership with the Lagos State Government, staged an awareness walk in Alausa, Ikeja, to mark the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.
The symbolic walk, which commenced at the Ikeja City Mall and moved through the Lagos State House of Assembly before terminating at the Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, drew dozens of advocates carrying placards and engaging residents in community sensitisation on the rising threat of violence against women and girls, particularly in digital spaces.
Executive Director of the EME Foundation, Eniola Edun-Ogundana, applauded the Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration for strengthening structures that protect women and girls.
She highlighted the establishment of the Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) and the enactment of the Domestic and Sexual Violence Law as major steps toward safeguarding survivors, maintaining an offenders’ register, and ensuring justice.
Edun-Ogundana stressed that this year’s theme, “Unite to End Digital Violence,” is a crucial reminder that abuse is increasingly taking new forms online.
“We are amplifying awareness against digital violence, online bullying, cyberstalking, digital embarrassment, and technology-facilitated abuse targeted at women and children,” she said. “Our aim is to promote behavioural change and protect the female gender.”
The event underscores the Lagos State Government’s ongoing collaborations with civil society groups to boost public awareness, enhance survivor support, and strengthen the law enforcement and justice response to GBV across communities.
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