Nigeria Deploys Nationwide Platform to Track Violence Against Women Cases
• New system to provide visibility on investigations, prosecutions, convictions Michael Olugbode in Abuja Nigeria has deployed a new nationwide reporting platform designed to track cases of violence against women
Nigeria has rolled out a nationwide reporting platform aimed at tracking cases of violence against women, from the moment of reporting to conviction. The new system, developed by the Federal Ministry of Justice with support from the EU and implemented by International IDEA, is designed to enhance accountability and access to justice for survivors.
During the launch in Abuja, GBV Policy and Strategy Development Specialist Melissa Omene emphasized the importance of what happens after a survivor reports an incident, stating that the platform would address data fragmentation and inadequate tracking of cases after reporting. The National GBV Dashboard recorded 4,449 gender-based violence (GBV) cases in the first half of 2023, bringing the total since the dashboard's launch in 2020 to more than 19,000.
The system's success hinges on precise and consistent information provided by designated desk officers. The platform consolidates data from various state-level justice institutions into a single national database, allowing authorities to track cases across the entire justice chain, including police, health facilities, social welfare structures, prosecutors, and courts.
This transparency could help identify bottlenecks and improve evidence-based planning and accountability. For the platform to be effective, it is crucial that designated desk officers accurately and consistently update case information.
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