Stakeholders and gender advocates have called for stronger, more coordinated women’s movements as a critical strategy for preventing Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Nigeria.
The call was made Tuesday during a webinar hosted by the Women Information Network (WINET) to commemorate International Women’s Day 2026.
The event on the theme: “Strengthening Women’s Movements: A Strategy for GBV Prevention in Nigeria,” brought together experts and activists who highlighted practical approaches to tackling violence against women through collective action and advocacy.
In her presentation, former First Lady of Ekiti state and co- founder, Amandla Institute for Policy and Leadership Advancement, Erelu Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi spoke on “Movement Building and Organising Towards Prevention of GBV,” stating that women’s movements must adopt what she described as the “Triple A” strategy—Advocacy, Accountability, and Action.
She stated that effective movement building requires a structured focus on seven critical pillars: prevention, access to justice, response, coordination, education, learning and solidarity.
She said these pillars are essential in building a sustainable and impactful movement capable of addressing the root causes of GBV.
Erelu Adeleye-Fayemi further stated that achieving meaningful results demands resilient organisations, unwavering commitment to feminist values, and stronger collaboration among stakeholders.
The national PRO, National Council of Women’s Societies, Lady Ijeoma Udensi, in her speech, noted that while social media has not replaced traditional organising methods, it has significantly expanded the reach, speed and visibility of movements.
