Breaking the Silence: Ending violence against women and girls in Nasarawa State, by Fa'izatu Aliyu Doma Violence against women and girls is fast assuming the magnitude of a global pandemic. In other words, it is a crisis that transcends borders, cultures and socio-economic backgrounds.  According to the United Nations, one in three women worldwide have experienced physical or sexual violence in their lifetime.  This overwhelming statistic is a compelling reminder of the urgent need to address this pervasive issue. Violence against women and girls takes many forms, including murder, domestic violence,...