Sexual violence
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Gender & SGBV
‘He Knew’: People With Disabilities Are More Vulnerable To Sexual Abuse
One Monday morning, many years ago in Southeastern Nigeria, Ifeoma’s aunt roused her from sleep and they set out to…
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Insecurity Exposing Nigerian Girl Child To Sexual Violence
As the Nigerian Government struggles to contain insecurity ravaging Africa’s most populous country, young girls and women are exposed to…
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UNICEF Report Uncovers Abductions, Child Soldiers Trained By Armed Groups In Mozambique
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has revealed in a recent report that children are trained into armed groups after…
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Gabon To Punish Soldiers Withdrawn From UN Forces Over Sexual Violence Allegations
General Yves Ditengou, the Gabonese army chief of staff, has promised sanctions against members of the country’s contingent to the…
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WHO Staff Accused Of Sexual Violence On Women In DR Congo
World Health Organisation (WHO) staff in the Democratic Republic of Congo have been accused of sexual violence on women in…
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Features
Sexual Violence Is Endemic In Sokoto But A Law Firm Is Changing The Narrative
Aisha Abubakar* was only eight when she lost both parents; one late Sunday afternoon in January 2019, a terror group…
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Rape Cases On The Rise In Nigeria – Poll
Recent polls conducted by NOIpolls across Nigeria revealed that 85 per cent of participants believe sexual violence is on the…
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