About
The Sexual and Gender -Based Violence Justice Network (SJN)
The Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Justice Network (SJN) is a cluster that came together from the Strengthening Civic advocacy and Local Engagement (SCALE) Palladium USAID Supported Project.
The SJN is facilitated by Lawyers Alert and is operational in Benue, Kaduna, Osun, Enugu and Bauchi.
The Cluster is a 7-member cluster that is ensuring justice for victims/survivors of SGBV through the courts and service delivery.
Now in its second year, It is currently implementing a project supported by USAID Palladium SCALE Project
Objectives
The Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Justice Network (SJN) is dedicated to combating the high prevalence of SGBV in Nigeria and addressing the shortcomings of the justice system. Recognizing the slow and expensive nature of the criminal justice system within states, SJN aims to provide survivors and victims of SGBV with access to justice that is both efficient and affordable. By offering courses, programs, and initiatives, SJN seeks to empower women and the poor who are disproportionately affected by these issues.
The Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Justice Network (SJN) is dedicated to combating the high prevalence of SGBV in Nigeria and addressing the shortcomings of the justice system. Recognizing the slow and expensive nature of the criminal justice system within states, SJN aims to provide survivors and victims of SGBV with access to justice that is both efficient and affordable. By offering courses, programs, and initiatives, SJN seeks to empower women and the poor who are disproportionately affected by these issues.
Advocate
The SGBV Justice Network actively promotes awareness and change by advocating for the rights of survivors and the prevention of sexual and gender-based violence.
Support
Offering comprehensive support services is a key action point for the SGBV Justice Network.
Educate
The network works to empower communities through education, training, and initiatives that challenge harmful stereotypes and promote equality.
Empower
Uniting various stakeholders, including survivors, advocates, organizations, and communities, is fundamental to the SGBV Justice Network’s mission.
Members
Projects
SJN Inception Meeting in Lagos
The two-day inception meeting aimed to kickstart the project, “A Supportive Law and Policy Environment for Safe Abortion,” by bringing together key stakeholders from the Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) sector across Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, and Osun states.
Stakeholder Dialogue on Women’s Comprehensive Reproductive Health and Rights
On February 3, 2025, the SGBV Justice Network (SJN) organized a one-day stakeholder dialogue in Lagos State to facilitate discussions on Women’s Comprehensive Reproductive Health and Rights. The dialogue focused on the need to expand the legal indications for safe termination of pregnancy, as outlined in the South-West States Safe Termination of Pregnancy (STOP) Guidelines.
Capacity building for CSOs
The 1-Day Training for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) on WHO Guidelines and Effective Advocacy Strategies was organized to enhance the capacity of CSOs to understand and utilize WHO guidelines in their advocacy efforts