ActionAid Nigeria Urges Collaboration Against Gender-based Violence

ActionAid Nigeria has urged government institutions, civil society, private sector stakeholders, and development partners to strengthen collaboration in addressing technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TF-GBV) in Nigeria.

The call was made by ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) country director, Andrew Mamedu, at the National Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue on Technology-Facilitated GBV, organised by the Development Partners Group on Gender (DPGG) in Abuja.

Mamedu commended the DPGG for its continued leadership in coordinating gender equality initiatives across the country, describing its mission as critical to policy influence, institutional strengthening and accountability.

“The DPGG’s strategic roadmap remains vital for aligning partners, government, and civil society toward eliminating GBV and advancing gender equality,” he said.

Reaffirming ActionAid Nigeria’s commitment to ending all forms of GBV, including those perpetrated through digital platforms, Mamedu said the organisation works across communities to challenge harmful social norms, support survivors, strengthen access to justice, engage men and boys, and build the capacity of women-led organisations.

“We recognise both the opportunities and risks of digital platforms, and we remain committed to ensuring that technology empowers—rather than harms—women and girls,” he stated.

Calling for renewed collective effort, Mamedu urged all stakeholders to resource and implement the aspirations of the DPGG Gender Strategy, while prioritising the creation of safe digital spaces for women and girls.

“As we gather today, I urge all partners—government, civil society, private sector, media, development partners, and community leaders—to renew our shared commitment to preventing and responding to all forms of GBV,” he said.

“Let 2025 be a turning point—a year of stronger collaboration, solidarity, and decisive action to end GBV in Nigeria.”

He concluded with a call in support of women and national unity: “Long live Nigerian women. Long live the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”