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Training of 1,300 Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs)

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...

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WARIF has Trained Over 100 Law Enforcement Officers

As part of our activities for Sexual Assault Awareness Month, WARIF has trained over 100 Law Enforcement Officers on how to effectively manage cases of Gender Based Violence with the support of @actfoundation_ The Police Officers were trained on the proper protocols in attending to survivors of rape and sexual violence as well as gender sensitivity in addressing survivors. They were also educated on the services that WARIF offers and how to refer these survivors for immediate care. ...

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