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...
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...
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...
The 4th Annual WARIF No Tolerance March in Lagos | Abuja | New York | London | Frankfrut | Cape Town
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. ...
Women At Risk International Foundation (WARIF) with the support from the EU-UN Spotlight initiative is implementing a virtual educational programme on ending sexual and gender based violence in universities, polytechnics and other tertiary centres of higher learning in Nigeria. https://warifng.orgeu-un-spotlight-initiative/ ...
On Thursday 22nd September WARIF was announced as the winner of the Lodestar Award at the 2022 Future United Awards. This announcement was made at an exclusive event in New York by GBCHealth. WARIF was given this award for its unique survivor-centered approach to combatting gender-based violence in Nigeria, through the provision of essential services, implementation of educational programs, community-based programs, and advocacy for policy and social change in Nigeria and Africa. This is a proud moment for us at WARIF...
Support a Survivor! Make a difference in the life of a survivor of rape and sexual abuse by supporting them to get adequate care and psychosocial support. It takes N92,000 to ensure that each survivor who visits the WARIF Rape Crisis Centre gets free medical services such as treatment, HIV and pregnancy tests, forensic medical tests, post-exposure drugs, and psycho-social counseling sessions. Support a survivor by donating to the WARIF Rape Crisis Centre. ...
