Lagos State WAPA

Official account of the Lagos State Government Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. We are Empowering You For a Healthy and Prosperous Living.

[Lagos State WAPA @LagosStateWAPA]

Thanks to all those who attended today's event. We believe in enlightening & empowering. Many thanks to the official sponsor @UNFPANigeria.

[Lagos State WAPA @LagosStateWAPA]

@Babatopez Rape isn't about how a lady is dressed. 6 months old babies get raped. Where they indecently dressed? No.

Re-orientation is key!

[reni @eko_rennie]

@lagosstatewapa "One-
Day Training on Gender-
Based Violence Prevention..." #GenderEquality

[Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi-Oluwabiyi @AyodejiOsowobi]

I'm absolutely honored to have been involved in @LagosStateWAPA's "One-Day Training on Gender-Based Violence Prevention..." Thank you WAPA!

[Lagos State WAPA @LagosStateWAPA]

Lodging a complaint at the @PoliceNG station? Kindly request for the "Human Rights Desk." Inform us & we would follow up. cc @StandtoEndRape

[Lagos State WAPA @LagosStateWAPA]

We have 17 skill acquisition centers. The programs range within 6 month to 1 year. Visit http://t.co/E5EZtRaXJQ for more info. @Gidi_Traffic

[S.T.E.R Initiative @StandtoEndRape]

We can prevent GBV by enabling young people to recognise their rights and value. @LagosStateWAPA #StandtoEndRape

[Lagos State WAPA @LagosStateWAPA]

We want to involve more people in ending GBV & poverty in Lagos.

Learn more about our program here: http://t.co/T8keRND89D cc @Gidi_Traffic

[S.T.E.R Initiative @StandtoEndRape]

Its question & answer time! If you have any questions on how to prevent GBV, be free to tweet at @LagosStateWAPA or @StandtoEndRape

[Lagos State WAPA @LagosStateWAPA]

Thank you! @StandtoEndRape. We would like to hear from the online community. We are open to suggestions as well. Please send them in.

[S.T.E.R Initiative @StandtoEndRape]

We all have the responsibility to prevent domestic violence.- @LagosStateWAPA #StandToEndRape

[Lagos State WAPA @LagosStateWAPA]

Q/A session:

1. How can we involve more youths in preventing GBV?

Answer: We can involve more youths by creating awareness in communities.

[S.T.E.R Initiative @StandtoEndRape]

Violence against women is a major problem that negatively affects d reproductive health of women & girls. cc; @LagosStateWAPA @UNFPANigeria

[Lagos State WAPA @LagosStateWAPA]

"It's because we've a culture of silence that men continually bully/beat women. How long should it continue? Let's break this!" - Ms Falade.

[S.T.E.R Initiative @StandtoEndRape]

'Some girls have been raped because of attitude. When you say NO, say it nicely." - Ms Olutoyin Falade. cc @LagosStateWAPA @UNFPANigeria

[S.T.E.R Initiative @StandtoEndRape]

Violence free homes is everyone's rights. #GBV @LagosStateWAPA #StandToEndRape

[S.T.E.R Initiative @StandtoEndRape]

Rape is on the increase in Lagos state. To report rape, call the emergency hotlines 112 or 767. via @LagosStateWAPA #StandToEndRape

[Lagos State WAPA @LagosStateWAPA]

"Youths must avoid drugs & unnecessary pressure. Boys/men must learn peaceful conflict resolution." - Ms Olutoyin Falade. cc: @UNFPANigeria

[S.T.E.R Initiative @StandtoEndRape]

Last week a 13-year-old girl was raped & stabbed by her step father but the mother refused to press charges- Mrs Alakija @LagosStateWAPA

[Lagos State WAPA @LagosStateWAPA]

"Rape cases are more prevalent. Areas such as Owode Onirin and Ikorodu are danger spots!" - Ms Olutoyin Falade. cc: @MsNemah @UNFPANigeria.