NIGERIA, Nov. 26 -- We gathered that Fall made the appeal on Tuesday night in Abuja at the UN House during the annual Orange Lighting and digital violence awareness event marking the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV).

The gathering, themed "Unite to end digital violence against all women and girls," was convened by the UN in Nigeria.

"We stand together this evening in solidarity, hope, and in one clear voice for women, for girls, and for justice," Fall said.

He noted that although violence against women had existed for generations, its modern form had shifted into online spaces.

"Violence against women is not new, but its shape is changing. It has entered our screens, conversations and digital spaces where we wor...