Families Forced to Beg for Leftovers as Gender-Based Violence Rises Amid Economic Hardship in Akwa Ibom
The persistent rise in fuel prices and inflation has led to widespread financial hardship across Nigeria, significantly impacting families in Akwa Ibom State. Many households are grappling with severe poverty, and as a result, there has been a sharp increase in gender-based violence (GBV). In Akwa Ibom, many women who once supported their families financially…