What does this research mean for the field?

Only 45% of the Nigerian public is aware of existing gender-based violence legislation, indicating low public knowledge and insufficient societal awareness for effective enforcement. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.CHALLENGES_CONSENSUS.

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This research aims to examine the impact of gender-based violence legislation in Nigeria and its enforcement dynamics.

March 7, 2026Open Access

Gender-Based Violence Legislation Impact in Nigeria: Implementation and Enforcement Dynamics

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This research aims to examine the impact of gender-based violence legislation in Nigeria and its enforcement dynamics.
Mixed-methods approach including surveys, interviews, and focus group discussions
Surveys conducted to gauge public awareness of GBV laws
Interviews with legal practitioners to understand enforcement challenges
Focus groups with community members to discuss societal attitudes towards GBV
Only 45% of survey respondents were aware of existing GBV legislation
Societal awareness remains insufficient for effective enforcement and compliance
High-profile advocacy campaigns have not significantly increased knowledge of GBV laws
Recommendations include enhancing public education programs on GBV legislation

Abstract

Gender-based violence (GBV) remains a significant public health and human rights issue in Nigeria, despite existing legislative frameworks. A mixed-methods approach was employed, including surveys, interviews with legal practitioners, and focus group discussions among community members. The survey revealed that only 45% of respondents were aware of the existing GBV legislation, indicating low public knowledge about these laws. Despite high-profile advocacy campaigns, societal awareness levels remain insufficient to ensure effective enforcement and compliance with GBV laws. Enhanced public education programmes are recommended to improve understanding and support for GBV legislative frameworks. Gender-based violence, Nigeria, legislation implementation, societal attitudes

Gender-Based Violence Legislation Impact in Nigeria: Implementation and Enforcement Dynamics

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