We stand against Gender Based Violence and committed to activating the potentials of the Girl Child through Education, Entrepreneurship and Digital Tools. #SDGs
This month, we are officially restarting activities at PAMA Girl Child Foundation.
Our focus remains clear; advocating against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence, promoting the rights of girls, and creating safe spaces where they can learn, grow, and thrive.
On this International Women's Day, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and voices of women everywhere. ๐
Letโs continue to support, protect, and empower every woman and girl.
#InternationalWomensDay#EmpowerWomen#EndSGBV
Day 9
Nigeria has the highest number of child brides worldwide, with:
43% of girls married before 18.
1 in 5 girls married by 15
Child marriage can stop a girl from:
Finishing school
Pursuing her dreams
Earning a living
Making informed choices about her life #OrangeTheWorld
DAY 8
1 in 4 girls including very young ones and 1 in 10 boys experience sexual violence.
Pay attention to the changes in your child, Listen to the complains of the child in your care.
Let's create a safe environment for all children.
#16DaysOfActivism#OrangeTheWorld#GBV
DAY 7: BE A SOURCE OF SUPPORT
If someone trusts you enough to share their experience of gender-based violence, remember:
LISTEN without judgment
SHOW support and belief
LINK them to trustworthy support services
#16DaysOfActivism#OrangeTheWorld#EndGBV#ListenBelieveSupport
Day 6: Break The Silence
Your silence enables your abuser. Speak out! Seek Help! Seek Justice!
Don't let fear or shame hold you back from sharing your story. You are not alone. There are people who care about you and want to help.
#16DaysOfActivism#OrangeTheWorld#EndGBV
Day 5
Wondering what the The Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act (VAPP) of 2015, is?
This landmark legislation provides a comprehensive legal framework to prevent, prohibit, and punish all forms of violence and abuse against Nigerian women
#OrangetheWorld#VAPPAct#EndGBV
Day 4
Did you know that the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act (VAPP) of 2015 protects Nigerian women from all forms of violence and abuse?
Join us in advocating for the rights and safety of Nigerian women and girls!
#VAPPAct#16DaysOfActivism#OrangeTheWorld#EndGBV
Day 2 of 16 Days Activism against Gender Based Violence.
โEvery 10 Minutes, a Woman is Killed. #NoExcuse. UNiTE to End Violence against Womenโ
There's no excuse for Violence against women!
#StopGBV#PAMA-GCF
#OrangeTheWorld
The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is a global campaign that raises awareness and galvanizes action to end violence against women and girls.
โEvery 10 Minutes, a Woman is Killed. #NoExcuse. UNiTE to End Violence against Womenโ
#StopGBV#OrangeTheWorld
JUSTICE HAS BEEN SERVED โ๏ธ
Lagos High Court Sentences Samuel Ademola Oladimeji to 3 Concurrent Life Imprisonment Sentences for the Offense of Sexual Assault by Penetration of his 3 Children.
His name will be registered in the Sexual Offenders Register as maintained by Lagos State.
#LagosDSVA #JusticeforSurvivors
#SGBVNotInMyLagos
JUSTICE HAS BEEN SERVED โ๏ธ
The Lagos State Sexual Offences & Domestic Violence Court Sentenced, Olawale Olarewaju to Life Imprisonment for Defiling a 12 Year Old Girl.
His name will be registered in the Sexual Offenders Register as maintained by Lagos State.
#LagosDSVA #JusticeforSurvivors
#SGBVNotInMyLagos
Yesterday, @unwomenng hosted a symposium for special needs groups as part of #16DaysofActivism. Focused on women with HIV, disabilities, elderly women, & young people, it aimed to address their challenges in the face of violence, aligning with the principle of #leavingnoonebehind
25th November is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
What is #16Days of Activism?
It is a call to action and a reminder that violence against women and girls is the most pervasive human
rights violation worldwide.
#16DaysOfActivism#freepic