WARIF

As part of our WARIF Police Case Management Sensitization Initiative, our team visited Police Stations in Yaba recently to educate the officers on the proper protocols on addressing survivors of sexual violence. We were fortunate to speak to the officers present and to leave our contact information and posters so survivors who walk in to report cases of sexual assault can contact us immediately. Our goal, with appropriate funding, is to take this Initiative into all police stations in Lagos State and...

Today we hosted the British Deputy High Commissioner, Ms. Harriet Thompson at the WARIF Centre. We were glad to take the new Deputy High Commissioner on a tour of the centre while highlighting our unique “WARIF Approach” and the impactful initiatives implemented to tackle the issues of Gender Based Violence in Nigeria. . Collaborations are key to changing the narrative and ending the violence in our communities. View this post...

Today we hosted representatives of the US Consulate Lagos at the WARIF Centre. Featured with our founder Dr Kemi DaSilva Ibru is the Deputy Public Affairs Secretary, Ms. Jennifer Foltz and the Programs Officer, Mr Ibrahim Aliyu. We were glad to be able to highlight our unique “WARIF Approach” and the impactful initiatives implemented to tackle the issues of Gender Based Violence in Nigeria. Collaborations are key to changing the narrative and ending the violence in our communities.

Today we hosted members of the @cycologyclub at the WARIF Centre; represented by the CSR Secretary, Mr Sèyíláyò Ojo and the Marketing and Publicity Lead Mrs Temitope George. We were glad to be able to highlight our unique “WARIF Approach” and the impactful initiatives implemented to tackle the issues of Gender Based Violence in Nigeria. Collaborations are key to changing the narrative and ending the violence in our communities. ...

The American Film Festival hosted by the US Consulate Lagos in partnership with WARIF held a private screening of the documentary “I am Jane Doe” directed by Mary Mazzio. The film highlights the war on sex trafficking in the US by mothers of teenaged daughters sold on the internet website backpage.com and the legal battle that ensued to change existing internet laws that protect third parties like such websites from prosecution. Convening an amazing panel of women which included Ms. Mazzio via...

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Today WARIF hosted Imam Fuad Adeyemi – the Commissioner, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria and National Chief Imam of the Al- Habibiyya Islamic Society and the Lagos State representative Imam Rahman Adeyemi. Dialogue with all stakeholders in the religious sector is an important element in the fight to end rape and sexual violence in our communities. Who is in your Circle of Influence? Have you had this conversation? View this...

WARIF paid a courtesy visit to the office of the Lagos State Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), Mrs T.K Shitta-Bey at the Ministry of Justice today. This department plays a vital role in the prosecution of alleged sex offenders and ensuring that survivors of rape and sexual violence get justice. WARIF is committed though it’s partnerships and collaborations in providing an environment that is free from rape and sexual violence. ...

WARIF held its first inter-agency meeting recently with stakeholders in the Health, Law Enforcement, Legal and the Public Sector. The meeting was set up to discuss consolidating a seamless relationship between all stakeholders working to address the many issues concerning the prevalence of rape and sexual violence in Nigeria today. Collaborations between all vested stake holders is critical if we are to bring an end to Sexual and Gender based Violence in our society. This meeting was sponsored by @usaid through...