The Lagos State Council of the Trade Union Congress Women Commission (TUCWC) has successfully hosted its year 2025 16 Days of Activism programme, themed “Unite to End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls”, at Queens College Hall, Yaba.

The event brought together government representatives, union leaders, students, advocacy groups and partners to address the growing threat of digital violence and its impact on women and girls.

The programme was opened by Comrade Ololade Gbajumo, Chairperson of TUCWC Lagos State, who also served as moderator for the panel discussion. In her remarks, she welcomed participants and highlighted the important role both girls and boys play in creating safe digital spaces.

Representatives of the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Lagos State, the Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) and the National Chairperson of TUCWC, represented by Comrade Veronica attended the event, demonstrating strong collaboration across sectors.

The panel session featured Mr. Lawal Pedro, SAN, Attorney-General & Commissioner for Justice, Lagos State (represented by Mrs. Babatola), Mr. Sunday Nnadi, Parent & Community Leader and Chineye Onuorah, Project Director, Regalo Hope Foundation. Others are Mrs. Victoria Godwin-Ejeh, Montessori Directress and Teacher, Mrs. Lola Vivor Adeniyi, Executive Secretary, Lagos State DSVA (represented by Bunmi Orekoya), and Mrs. Ogundipe Doyin, Director of Education, Federal Government College Ijanikin.

The event also recognised the TUCWC Lagos State EXCO, Union Women Representatives, NLCWC Lagos State and Evolve Charity for their support and time. Special appreciation was extended to the five schools that released students to participate enabling active engagement from both girls and boys.

Discussions focused on cyberbullying, online harassment and image-based abuse, with attendees sharing practical ways to create safer digital spaces. The programme concluded with a call to action, encouraging all participants to take concrete steps toward online safety in schools, workplaces, and communities.

The 2025 initiative underscored TUCWC Lagos State Council’s dedication to protecting women and girls and promoting safe, respectful and inclusive digital environments.