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. ...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
Educating gatekeepers is a vital step in preventing sexual assault and creating a safer society for all. By equipping parents, teachers and community leaders with the knowledge and tools to recognize, intervene, and support survivors, we can actively work towards eradicating sexual assault. WARIF, with the support of ACT Foundation successfully trained 1,300 Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) in 18 Local Government Areas (LGAs) within Lagos. This training equipped TBAs to act as first responders at the community level to cases of...
In commemoration of International Women’s Day 2023, we are excited to share that we are being featured by the @GirlsOpportunityAlliance! At WARIF, we are passionate about the girl child, and we employ you to please take a moment to look at our campaign and see how we are supporting adolescent girls’ education around the world. We are so grateful for your donations and would love it if you could share our campaign with your friends, family, and communities. Join us in supporting adolescent...
We are especially grateful to everyone who chose a location, registered, purchased a T-shirt and came out today across 7 cities to march with us and say NO TOLERANCE to Rape and Sexual Violence! We would like to thank the US Consul General – Mr. Will Stevens for the opening address and the support of the US Consulate and community; to our Board members – Senator Daisy Danjuma and Erelu Angela Adebayo; the First Lady of Ogun State, HE Mrs. Bamidele...
In recognition of an outstanding contribution towards Ending Violence against Women and girls, our founder, Dr. Kemi DaSilva Ibru was recognized and presented with an award at the 22nd Annual Stakeholders Engagement/policy dialogue/ministerial dinner and conferment award of excellence, organized by the honourable Minister for Women Affairs; Dame Pauline Tallen OFR, KSG. ...
