NIGERIA | AFRICA
Expansion of Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs)
Type of Measure
Services > Coordinated and or Integrated service delivery > Integrated services delivery
Form of Violence
Violence against women and girls
Year
2021
Brief Description
Nigeria has expanded its network of Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs), with 36 facilities established across 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory. These centres provide comprehensive and coordinated support to survivors of sexual and gender-based violence, including medical care, psychosocial support, and legal aid, all in one location.
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