Imagine waking up one morning to find your home in chaos – maybe a war has started, or a flood has swept through your town, or a disease is spreading fast. This is what happens during a humanitarian crisis – a time when people’s health, safety, and well-being are at serious risk, and everyone is struggling […]
Introduction Harmful traditional practices such as Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and Child Marriage are significant forms of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) that violate human rights and undermine the well-being of girls and women. These practices have been justified through culture, religion, and tradition, but they carry grave consequences that affect physical, mental, and social […]
Education plays a pivotal role in preventing sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) by fostering awareness, promoting gender equality, and equipping individuals with the skills to challenge harmful norms. In Nigeria, efforts to address sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in schools include establishing gender desks, creating student clubs, and training teachers. However, challenges remain, including a […]
Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) is a serious problem that affects many children around the world. It includes different forms of abuse like sexual harassment, physical violence, emotional abuse, and neglect. Children are among the most vulnerable, and it is our responsibility to keep them safe. How SGBV Affects Children Children who experience SGBV suffer […]