Naija247news reports that the Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC) has called for urgent measures to address the rising number of maternal deaths resulting from unsafe abortions in Nigeria. The organization is urging the government, healthcare providers, and policymakers to take immediate steps to safeguard women's health and rights. Naija247news gathered that WARDC, in a recent statement, highlighted alarming statistics showing that a significant portion of maternal deaths in Nigeria is linked to unsafe abortion practices.

The Women Advocacy, Research, and Documentation Center (WARDC) has expressed concern over the high prevalence of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in Niger State, with over 1,000 cases docume…