Statistics globally reveal that persons with disabilities face a higher risk of violence, abuse, and exploitation, with women and girls being disproportionately affected. At WARIF, we are committed to combating this injustice through impactful initiatives and advocating for the rights of women and girls, particularly in addressing violence against them. ...
As part of the activities in celebrating International Women’s Day 2024, the WARIF Team collaborated with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) @insidenysclagos
Our founder, Dr. Kemi Dasilva-Ibru, has been listed on the prestigious Forbes 50 Over 50, EMEA 2024 List! Alongside renowned architect Mrs. Olajumoke Adenowo, there are only two Nigerian women on this distinguished list. Thank you for your hard work and commitment to gender equality in our nation and for transforming the lives of disenfranchised women and girls across Nigeria. ...
In accordance with our advocacy and communication strategy, WARIF recently hosted a media parley to address the urgent issues of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). We aim to effectively communicate and advocate against SGBV, reaching a broad audience through appropriate channels and tools, while targeting specific groups and key stakeholders. We understand the significance of building partnerships with various media organizations to enhance the capacity of local media professionals working in core and grassroots media houses. Through strategic training and technical...
With support from Girls Opportunity Alliance, WARIF successfully implemented the WARIF Educational School program in three senior girls’ secondary schools across Oyo state, Nigeria. A total of 312 senior secondary school girls were equipped with the knowledge and the tools to assist in the prevention of gender-based violence, highlighting the prevalence of cases of sexual violence and rape in the society. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Girls Opportunity Alliance and to all those who have contributed in various ways to our partnership, dedicated...
Hewlett-Packard, a leading technology company, partnered with WARIF under the WARIF Girls Project, addressing senior secondary school girls on topics such as rape and other forms of gender-based violence. The session covered ways to identify and support survivors, along with guidelines on reporting such cases to the appropriate authorities. click for images ...
To ensure the WARIF Gatekeepers’ project remains aligned with its goals and objectives, ACT Foundation conducted a supportive supervision session with the birth attendants who had received training from WARIF in Iperu, Ikenne LGA in Ogun State. During this session, the WARIF team had the opportunity to update the manual and logbook used by the birth attendants, reinforcing the importance of their referral procedures. Several key topics were addressed during the meeting, emphasizing the pivotal role of birth attendants as first responders issue...
During the AXA Week for Good, AXA Mansard in partnership with WARIF initiated impactful activities centred around addressing sexual and gender-based violence, under the theme “Rescue HER”. Various activities such as the Employee Sensitization on Women’s Conditions and Sexual and Gender-Based Violence, AXA Mansard Rescue HER/WARIF Girls’ Project, a radio talk show on Sexual and Gender-Based Violence and the AXA Mansard Rescue HER/WARIF SGBV Awareness Walk. Through these collaborative efforts, AXA Mansard and WARIF exemplified the dedication to addressing sexual and gender-based violence, promoting awareness, and...
WARIF’s Know Your Community Program, in partnership with the Nigerian Exchange Group sensitized women and girls resident in the Mushin Local Government Area of Lagos on the effects of rape and sexual assault. The women were taught appropriate responses following incidents of abuse; how to seek medical services at facilities like the WARIF Rape Crisis centre and report cases of rape and sexual abuse to law enforcement agencies. Present at the program with the WARIF team were; the Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility Consultant; Mr. Dayo Adenubi...
In continuation of our long-standing relationship with the United Nations, the UN Women Country Representative to Nigeria, Ms. Beatrice Eyong, recently graced the WARIF Rape Crisis Centre with a courtesy visit. During her visit, we delved into our distinctive “WARIF Approach” and the impactful initiatives that have been set in motion to address the pressing issue of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Nigeria. @unwomenng @euinnigeria @un_nigeria The primary focus of this meeting revolved around engaging in a comprehensive dialogue, one that thoroughly addressed...
