Key Figures
- 7,900,000 Total people affected
- 1,817,000 Women of reproductive age
- 221,960 Estimated pregnant women
- 295,960 People targeted with SRH services
- 47,050 People targeted with GBV programmes
Highlights
- Nearly 8 million people in Nigeria, including 1.8 million women of reproductive age, need humanitarian assistance due to conflict, food insecurity, lack of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services, lack of education, and protection concerns, which disproportionately affect women and girls in crisis settings, increasing their vulnerability to gender-based violence.
- The arrest and detention of minors in Nigeria for alleged involvement in protests raises serious concerns about their heightened risk of experiencing gender-based violence (GBV) while in custody
- The high number of out-of-school children in Nigeria, particularly girls, increases their vulnerability to exploitation, abuse, and GBV, especially in conflict zones.
- Non-State Armed Groups (NSAGs) continued attacks, resulting in deaths, injuries, and displacement. Borno State was particularly affected by violence, with bomb explosions and killings reported.
- Millions of Nigerians were internally displaced due to conflict and natural disasters. The ongoing conflict in the Northeast, particularly in Borno State, has resulted in repeated displacement.
Situation Overview
To support women and girls in vulnerable situations, UNFPA has implemented targeted interventions in the following areas:
- 17,781 individuals received SRH services through UNFPA-supported facilities, including the clinical management of rape (CMR), antenatal and postnatal care, assisted births by skilled personnel, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and family planning.
- 13,636 individuals accessed protection and GBV services, including case management, mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS), temporary safe shelter, psychological first aid (PFA), security and legal support, and referrals to specialized services.
- 3,694 women and adolescent girls participated in skills acquisition sessions, while 2,381 were specically trained in tailoring, cap making, bag making, room décor, and hand fan making.
- UNFPA reached 19,929 community members with key SRH and GBV messages, including on family planning, through outreach and awareness campaigns led by frontline workers.
- On December 3, 2024, UNFPA commemorated the International Day for Persons with Disabilities, themed “Amplifying the Leadership of Persons with Disabilities for an Inclusive and Sustainable Future,” focusing on disability inclusion and advocacy for accessible SRH, GBV, education, and basic services. At Muna Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp in Maiduguri, activities emphasized community engagement, inclusivity, and improved living conditions, with frontline workers providing SRH/GBV support and skills training to empower women and girls.
- UNFPA commissioned a safe space in Bokos to deliver GBV and SRH services to beneciaries from Bokos, Barkin Ladi, and Mangu LGAs in Plateau State.
- In Plateau State, the 16 Days of Activism campaign continued in December, featuring awareness creation, stakeholder engagement to address and report GBV, road walks, dialogue sessions, and radio jingles. UNFPA actively participated to emphasize the elimination of GBV.
- A one-stop center was constructed in Gulak, Adamawa State, to meet the urgent GBV and SRH needs of displaced and vulnerable persons, particularly women and girls. The center was commissioned by the Honorable Commissioner of the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development (MWASD), UNFPA representatives, traditional leaders, and the implementing partner, Action Health Incorporated (AHI).