Race Against Femicide 2: Over 200 Advocates Run for Justice in Lagos and Abuja
Participants of the Global Race against Femicide 2. More than 200 advocates, human rights defenders, and community members gathered on Saturday, 29th of November 2025, for the second edition of the Race Against Femicide , convening at Agege Stadium in Lagos and Millennium Park in Abuja to demand justice for victims of femicide in Nigeria. Abuja Run For Her participants. Held during the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the event brought together runners, survivors’ families, activists, disability inclusion groups, and concerned citizens for a symbolic 5km run to honor lives lost to femicide. Runners Gathering for the Race Participants ran through the communities surrounding Agege Stadium, engaging residents and raising public awareness about the alarming rise of femicide in Nigeria. Advocates urged community members to stop the abuse of women and join efforts to end gender-based violence. Calls for Accountability and Prevention Returning...