The Women Aid Collective (WACOL) has mobilised religious and cultural leaders to confront the pervasive issue of violence against women and girls.
Joy Ezeilo, the founder of WACOL, on Tuesday in Ikeja, Lagos, announced partnerships with nine community-based non-governmental organisations across the six geo-political zones.
Ms Ezeilo explained that Female Genital Mutilation, forced marriage, widowhood practices, and early marriage contribute to gender-based violence and discrimination.
The participating organisations inc
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