Female Lawyers Demand Action Against Violence in Nigeria

Female lawyers in Nigeria, represented by Eliana Martin, Vice President of FIDA Nigeria, have raised alarms regarding the alarming rates of abduction and killing of women and children. Speaking at the second quarter National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja, Martin emphasized that the country is facing a dangerous pattern of abuse that cannot be dismissed as isolated incidents.

She highlighted the increasing prevalence of gender-based violence, child abuse, trafficking, and exploitation, which reflect deeper institutional failures. Martin called for immediate coordinated interventions, stressing that each reported case represents a human tragedy that strips women of their dignity and robs children of safety and opportunity.

The organization expressed concern over the growing number of reports involving rape, domestic violence, traditional practices, child labor, and neglect, warning of the physical, psychological, and economic consequences that continue to devastate families and communities across Nigeria. FIDA Nigeria urged government security agencies and judicial institutions to strengthen law enforcement, protect women and children, and ensure that perpetrators are investigated and prosecuted without delay.