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A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the “Adopt-A-Healthcare Facility Programme (ADHFP).

Earlier today, the Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria (PSHAN) and the World Health Organization (WHO) officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the “Adopt-A-Healthcare Facility Programme (ADHFP).” The signing ceremony took place at the Civic Centre in Lagos with PSHAN partners in attendance. This collaboration marks another important step in the collective effort to accelerate access to quality primary healthcare in Nigeria and aligns with the ongoing implementation of the Health Sector Renewal Investment Program (HSRIP) and the Sector...

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WARIF Education School Program in partnership with US Consulate (2023 – 2024)

At the close out ceremony of the WARIF Education School Program in partnership with @usinnigeria. WARIF has successfully implemented the WARIF Educational School program in three senior girls’ secondary schools across in Lagos state, Nigeria. These 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. Representing the Consulate at the closing event was Ms. Amanda Roche Brown, Deputy...

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Women Changing the World Awards

Our esteemed founder, Dr. Kemi Dasilva-Ibru, has been honored with the Silver Award in the Woman of the Year category for two consecutive years with a Gold Award at the prestigious Women Changing the World Awards ceremony! This distinguished award is a testament to her unwavering dedication to addressing and preventing gender-based violence in Nigeria. Through WARIF, she tirelessly provides essential support and resources to survivors, embodying compassion and resilience. We extend heartfelt gratitude to the entire 

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WARIF in partnership with UN-Women as part of the EU- UN Spotlight Initiative

Over the last 3 years, WARIF in partnership with @unwomen as part of the EU- UN Spotlight Initiative has implemented the Prevention of Campus Sexual Violence Program in Tertiary Institutions across Nigeria. This hybrid program is a combination of the first-ever Online Classroom sessions and in-person sessions at selected universities on this issue and has successfully educated almost 8000 students from over 100 universities in Nigeria. Lagos State University; (LASU) as one of our participating universities partnered with @warif_ng to design a...

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Initiative for Persons with Disabilities (Women and Girls)

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. ...

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FORBES 50 OVER 50

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. ...

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WARIF Media Parley

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...

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Girls Opportunity Alliance, WARIF successfully implemented the WARIF Educational School program in three senior girls’ secondary schools across Oyo state, Nigeria.

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...

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