Nigeria’s Federal Government announces plans to establish gender-based violence (GBV) safe spaces in all 774 local government areas. The initiative is intended to provide survivors with immediate care, protection, and support services, with an emphasis on helping victims access assistance promptly and safely. According to reports, the programme also aims to strengthen rehabilitation and broader support for GBV survivors, covering services beyond initial response.
The plan is described as being carried out through a partnership arrangement, with one report citing a signed agreement involving the New Era Foundation. While details of the operating model are not fully specified in the available summaries, the stated objective is nationwide coverage of dedicated safe spaces to improve protection and service delivery for people affected by GBV.
Overall, the sources align on the core elements: the government’s intention to roll out safe spaces across all LGAs, and the focus on protection, rehabilitation, and support for GBV survivors, implemented in collaboration with a partner organization.