Sexual and Gender Based Violence

The Importance of Psychosocial Support for Survivors

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“Psychosocial support is the gentle whisper that reminds survivors that hope, resilience, and happiness are still within their grasp.” Psychosocial support plays a crucial role in helping survivors of trauma, including survivors of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV), heal and rebuild their lives. Here’s why psychosocial support is essential: Emotional Healing: Survivors of SGBV often …

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Breaking the Silence: Combating Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV)

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In our society today, it is disheartening to acknowledge the harsh reality of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) experienced by many individuals. SGBV refers to violence inflicted upon individuals based on their gender, particularly targeting women and girls. This issue transcends geographical boundaries and cultural differences, plaguing communities worldwide. To address this epidemic, we must …

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How to Recognize the Warning Signs of Gender and Sexual Based Violence.

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Millions of individuals around the world are impacted by the pervasive and highly devastating issue known as gender and sexually-based violence (GSBV). GSBV can appear in a multitude of ways, including physical, sexual, emotional, and financial abuse, but because the warning symptoms are so subtle, it typically goes unrecognized. On the other hand, it’s vital …

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Catcalling: A Harmful and Common Form of Gender-Based Violence Against Women

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Catcalling, also known as street harassment, is a form of gender-based violence that women and girls face daily. It can range from whistling, yelling, honking, and other unwanted comments and gestures that can make women feel unsafe and uncomfortable. Despite its prevalence, catcalling is often dismissed as harmless or even flattering, but in reality, it …

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Health for All: The Urgent Need to Address the Health of Women and Girls in Nigeria.

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Health is a fundamental human right, yet it remains elusive for millions of people around the world. The theme for this year’s World Health Day is “Health for All”, emphasizing the importance of universal access to quality healthcare. When it comes to women’s and girls’ health in Nigeria, there is still much work to be …

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WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT IMAGE-BASED SEXUAL ABUSE

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In 2022, a lot of Nigerian celebrities had explicit videos of them in consensual sexual acts leaked to the public. Before them, many such images and videos were posted by scorned lovers and perverts of unknowing persons, especially women. The intent of this is to humiliate and intimidate the victims while in other non-malicious cases, …

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ERELU FAYEMI: Importance of Sexual Assault Clinics

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“The women, children, and probable men will enter this clinic as a victim, they will however leave as survivors because The Moremi Clinic exists to provide a full range of support to those who have experienced various forms of sexual assault” – Her Excellency, Mrs. Bisi Fayemi One of the prevalent factors making it difficult …

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