gender based violence

The sexual assault of a child, the rape of a young girl or woman results in traumatic consequences. The immediate impact is the physical trauma sustained -the broken bones and injuries sometimes resulting in death; the increased risk of unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections like HIV that can result is also a grave concern. You have shown strength and you are courageous! What happened to you does not define you . You are not alone. Share our stories , repost , tag someone...

This stigma of sexual abuse by a family member or friend makes it difficult for survivors to speak out about the assault. Survivors young and old are coerced, threatened and made to keep silent by their families. They are shamed and scared into thinking it is their fault and no one will believe them. Share our stories , repost , tag someone and join us in the #orangetheworldwithWARIF campaign as we celebrate the #16DaysOfActivism against Gender Based Violence. #Warif #OrangeTheWorldWithWarif #HearMeToo #OrangeTheWorld #16daysofActivism [email protected]| www.warifng.org Facebook: @warifng Twitter: @warif_ng Instagram: @...

Perpetrators of sexual violence are often times people closest to the survivor – a husband, father, an uncle or family friend. The assault is usually carried out in safe spaces such a home , school or a neighbour’s house. It can occur at any time of the day. Share our stories , repost , tag someone and join us in the #orangetheworldwithWARIF campaign #Warif #OrangeTheWorldWithWarif #HearMeToo #OrangeTheWorld #16daysofActivism ...

Today is the International Day of the Elimination of the Violence Against Women which marks the first day of the  UN 16 Days of Activism  against Gender- Based Violence Campaign. Silence and stigma has allowed violence to be perpetrated against women for far too long. Voices of countless women everywhere experiencing violence and abuse need to be heard...