As part of our activities for Sexual Assault Awareness Month, WARIF has trained over 100 Law Enforcement Officers on how to effectively manage cases of Gender Based Violence with the support of @actfoundation_ The Police Officers were trained on the proper protocols in attending to survivors of rape and sexual violence as well as gender sensitivity in addressing survivors. They were also educated on the services that WARIF offers and how to refer these survivors for immediate care. ...
On Saturday, the 23rd of March, we had the first WARIF MAKOKO COMMUNITY OUTREACH sponsored by @usaid and in partnership with @slum2school . The WARIF team participated in the sensitisation of almost 500 youths on the prevalence and effects of rape and sexual violence. They were also taught to refer cases of rape to WARIF where they will be supported with medical care, legal aid, counseling and access to shelters totally FREE of charge. Featured in the third photo are Founder, Slum2school...
The WARIF “No Tolerance” Team ran with Run For A Cure Africa @rfcang at the 10th Anniversary of their annual Breast Cancer Awareness Run tagged #MoreThanARun Our founder Dr Kemi DaSilva-Ibru and Midwife, Oluchi Nwoke-Okoi received medals for being part of the first 300 runners to get to the finish line. 💪🏿 They are featured with the founder of @rfcang, Dr. Ebele Mbanugo ...
We appreciate everyone who stands with WARIF to say NO TOLERANCE to rape and sexual violence amongst young girls and women. You too can lend your voice against sexual violence by purchasing a T-shirt and joining the campaign. A T-shirt costs N2500 Pick up from Monday March 18 at the following locations with proof of payment. Yaba – The WARIF Centre, 6, Turton Street, Off Thorburn Avenue, Yaba. Ikeja – Dupes Bakery, 94, Opebi Road, Ikeja. Victoria Island – Angel Hospitality Service, Plot 836 Adetokunbo...
At the launch of the “Femme” and “Destiny” Exhibitions by Alexis Galleries in partnership with WARIF. The exhibitions showcase the work of female artists who depict interpretations of rape and sexual violence through their paintings, sculptures and mixed media. The exhibitions will close at Alexis Galleries TODAY, Friday, March 15th at 6pm. Please visit with friends and family to support these amazing artists. Alexis Galleries is at 282 Akin Olugbade Street, Off Idowu Martins, Victoria Island, Lagos. ...
We are proud of our partnership with SAP Solutions @sap – using technology to address the issues of violence against women in rural areas and transforming lives. The WARIF Gatekeepers Project ; sponsored by @actfoundation_Training 1000 traditional birth attendants in all 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs) as first responders against Gender based Violence. ...
To mark International Women’s Day and the commencement of the #WARIFNoTolerance campaign, our founder, Dr Kemi DaSilva Ibru gave a Disruptor Speech followed by the “ringing of The Closing Bell” at The Nigerian Stock Exchange to reiterate the prevalence and consequences of violence against women to both the woman and her society. ...
WARIF gender base violence activities sighted on the Forbes; In Nigeria, The Rippling Impact of One Text Message Can Save A Woman’s Life.. https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/2018/12/11/in-nigeria-the-rippling-impact-of-one-text-message-can-save-a-womans-life/#189179872473.. ...
HOW TO DEAL WITH TEENAGE PREGNANCY AND GENDER BASED VIOLENCE _ CHICHI AGBONNAYA – GMNS ...
