A quantum 6,000 lives touched is cheering! Fifty convictions within Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in one year calls for double celebrations!!! But beyond these inspiring reports are thousands of ill-fated survivors of this malaise yet unreached by government. In contemporary Nigeria, Lagos State inclusive, the culture of silence in the face of domestic violence, rape and sexual molestation is …

The Lagos State House of Assembly has emphasised the need for a proactive approach in addressing domestic and sexual violence in the state. At a sitting presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, the House stressed the importance of establishing guidance and counselling units in schools and religious institutions as a way to reach out to the public …

Domestic violence, trauma, post traumatic stress disorder, child abuse, spousal rape, fear and courage are some of the themes that are deftly woven into this 194-page narrative, Silent Watchers by Dot IkwerreGirl Acheru. The book tells the story of Dot’s marriage to a friend who became her nightmare. In her words: “It started as a very warm friendship that eventually …

The Lagos State government through its Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) on Sunday opened the ‘Eko Haven’, a shelter for survivors of domestic violence. This is part of the state government’s commitment to ensuring holistic support is provided for survivors of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence. At the opening, DSVA Executive Secretary, Mrs. Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi said that the shelter, located …