Nigeria, March 8 -- Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has called for increased legal protections and enforcement of current laws in Nigeria to guarantee the safety of female journalists both physically and in the digital space.

The organisation, in a statement signed by Idowu Adewale, the Communication Manager, on Friday, highlighted the invaluable contributions of women journalists.

The statement was released ahead of this year's International Women's Day, which will be commemorated on 8 March.

MRA is a non-governmental organisation with a focus on freedom of expression, access to information and media development.

This year's International Women's Day anniversary marks the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action ...