I am Chisom*, a 28-year-old lady, and this is my story. My story happened in December last year. I live in a shared apartment with my friend Esther for over three years who is a Lagosian and we have been living amicably without any issues. We have been supportive towards one another and also engage in personal development courses to self-growth. I went to the Surb-hub of Lagos to celebrate yuletide season with my friend’s family. It was an amazing celebration because...
WARIF Survivor Stories Dear Reader, Welcome to the WARIF Survivor Stories Series, a monthly feature, where stories of survivors of rape and sexual violence are shared to motivate and encourage survivors to speak their truth without the fear of judgment or stigmatization and to educate the public on the sheer magnitude of this problem in our society. The Women at Risk International Foundation (WARIF) is a non-profit organization set up in response to the extremely high incidence of rape, sexual violence, and...
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...
With support from @girlsopportunityalliance, WARIF has successfully implemented the WARIF Educational School program in three senior girls’ secondary schools across in Oyo states in 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 @girlsopportunityalliance and to all those who have contributed in various ways to our partnership,...
WARIF Survivor Stories Dear Reader, Welcome to the WARIF Survivor Stories Series, a monthly feature, where stories of survivors of rape and sexual violence are shared to motivate and encourage survivors to speak their truth without the fear of judgment or stigmatization and to educate the public on the sheer magnitude of this problem in our society. The Women at Risk International Foundation (WARIF) is a non-profit organization set up in response to the extremely high incidence of rape, sexual violence, and...
The 78th United Nations General Assembly commenced with meetings and events held all week by a cross section of global leaders, governments, private sector organisations groups as well leading philanthropic organisations like @warif_ng, global influencers and champions. Our founder, Dr. Kemi DaSilva Ibru, had the pleasure of participating in a series of high level meetings and events focused on gender and the role of non-profit organisations like @warif_ng in strengthening the nexus of health, education and community service, while exploring global...
WARIF Survivor Stories Dear Reader, Welcome to the WARIF Survivor Stories Series, a monthly feature, where stories of survivors of rape and sexual violence are shared to motivate and encourage survivors to speak their truth without the fear of judgment or stigmatization and to educate the public on the sheer magnitude of this problem in our society. The Women at Risk International Foundation (WARIF) is a non-profit organization set up in response to the extremely high incidence of rape, sexual violence, and...
It was exactly 10yrs ago when a determined and resolute Malala Yousafzai, on her 16th birthday, graced the podium before the @UnitedNations. With a voice that reverberated across the globe, she called upon world leaders to act and protect the freedom of girls to pursue education—a right for which she had nearly sacrificed her life just a year prior. On the 10th year anniversary of her seminal speech, the Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and UN Messenger of Peace, @malala ‘s words...
The education team of WARIF embarked on a visit to the Osborne group of schools in Ikoyi, Lagos, to distribute the WARIF Educational School Program student handbook. A total of three hundred students actively participated in and greatly benefited from this important initiative. The students were strongly advised to utilize the handbook as a comprehensive guide, covering topics such as rape, my body and I, consent and sexual assault, as well as providing insights on how to identify signs of abuse. The...
WARIF Survivor Stories Dear Reader, Welcome to the WARIF Survivor Stories Series, a monthly feature, where stories of survivors of rape and sexual violence are shared to motivate and encourage survivors to speak their truth without the fear of judgment or stigmatization and to educate the public on the sheer magnitude of this problem in our society. The Women at Risk International Foundation (WARIF) is a non-profit organization set up in response to the extremely high incidence of rape, sexual violence, and...
