Nigeria, Nov. 26 -- Global Rights on Monday organised a dancing event tagged #dancingwithconsent aimed at calling attention to the scourge of violence against women and rape.

It was an evening of dance drama, spoken word presentation, discussions on sexual violence and open dance session.

The event, which was organised in partnership with the Abuja Salsa Community, used dance to highlight the menace of rape and violence against women.

The event is part of its #16DaysofActivism which served as part of celebrations to mark its 40-year anniversary.

The organisers said #16DaysofActivism, which began on Monday with this year's theme "Generation Equality Stand Against Rape", "speaks directly to both sexes becoming allies in the fight agains...