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We must take a stand to #EndFGM and protect future generations!
FGM can result in:
❌ Chronic pain
❌ Difficulty in childbirth
❌ Increased risk of infections
❌ Loss of sexual pleasure
❌ Psychological trauma
Yet, millions of girls are still at risk.
This is the devastating impact of FGM—it doesn’t just affect a girl at the moment of cutting. It can cause lifelong trauma, destroy relationships, and even put women at risk of violence.
Instead of understanding her pain, he used force, leading to repeated instances of domestic violence. Shockingly, she had informed him before marriage—but the reality was still difficult to navigate.
The wife had undergone FGM as a child, which left her unable to experience any pleasure during sexual intercourse. As a result, she often refused or resisted intimacy with her husband.
A man was physically abusing his wife. When we intervened through Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), we discovered the root cause: their intimate relationship.
The Hidden Consequences of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) 🚨
A few years ago, the Lagos State Domestic & Sexual Violence Agency handled a domestic violence case that revealed a painful truth about the lasting impact of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). 💔
Here’s what happened. 🧵
LAGOS STATE STRENGTHENS CHILD PROTECTION POLICY IMPLEMENTATION
The Lagos State Government has reinforced its commitment to safeguarding children through a two-day Safeguarding and Child Protection Workshop. Over 200 headteachers, principals, and guidance counsellors from Education District 6 (Ikeja, Mushin, and Oshodi-Isolo zones) attended the workshop.
The engagement emphasized the importance of child protection as schools resumed for a new term. Participants, including school administrators and guidance counsellors, were provided with copies of the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and reminded of their mandatory duty to report suspected or actual child abuse. Failure to do so could attract civil and criminal sanctions.
The policy applies to all schools, orphanages, and child-centred institutions, both public and private. It underscores the seriousness of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration in ensuring children’s safety. Institutions were warned that negligence or failure to implement the policy could result in legal actions.
Facilitated courses included an overview of the policy by Mr. Jubril Yakubu, laws guiding child rights by the Executive Secretary of DSVA, and handling disclosures by Mrs. Bisi Kayode.
Participants were trained on reporting abuse, handling referrals professionally, and adopting the policy to fit their unique contexts. This initiative reaffirms the State’s commitment to protecting children and ensuring their well-being.
Adejoke Ladenegan-Oginni
Head, Public Affairs Unit
Lagos DSVA
21/01/25
#LagosDSVA #SGBVNotOnMyWatch #SGBVNotInMyLagos #AGreaterLagosRising #LASG @followlasg
The Award for Institutional Transparency (Government Agencies) ✊
Congratulations to the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency, @Lagosdsva. Thank you for contributing to a more effective and responsive public administration in Nigeria.
I’ve never been this impressed by Nigerian Police Force.👮♂️
A call was made by my neighbor to station over domestic violence, through @Lagosdsva . In less than 15mins, Police Officers showed up in a van & tricycle.
Like is this America or movie scene?
Lagos leads! @BenHundeyin