The Centre for Communication and Social Impact (CCSI) has called for immediate action to combat violence against women, citing alarming statistics from a United Nations report.
According to the report, 85,000 women and girls were killed globally in 2023, most by intimate partners or family members.
Executive director of CCSI, Ms. Babafunke Fagbemi described the figures as a “wake-up call” while addressing newsmen in Abuja on Monday during the commemoration of the 2024 International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
“Every 10 minutes, one woman or girl dies due to domestic violence, with Africa recording the highest rates of intimate partner and family-related femicides,” she said.
Fagbemi emphasised the need for stronger justice systems to hold perpetrators accountable and improve survivor support through accessible reporting channels. “We must address harmful norms, power imbalances and gender biases to create a society where women and girls feel safe,” she added.
As part of the ongoing 16 Days of Activism campaign, Fagbemi urged global leaders and citizens to amplify advocacy efforts using hashtags like #NoExcuse and #16Days.
With the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action approaching in 2025, she called for renewed investments in prevention, protection, and accountability measures to ensure no woman or girl lives in fear of violence.
