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In Beyond the Headline: From Law to Justice, we unpacked the realities of implementing the law and closing the gap between legal protections and access to justice.
Swipe through for key nuggets from the conversation.
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#VAPPACT@11
In May 2015, Nigeria passed the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act - the first federal law to explicitly criminalise rape, domestic violence, and harmful traditional practices.
11 years later, 35 states have enacted the law.
But the challenge is no longer just adoption; it is implementation.
In 2025, Invictus Africa conducted a nationwide survey to assess how the law is being implemented. Many people are still unaware of the law, enforcement is inconsistent, survivors are not getting enough support, and response systems are not working together as they should.
To mark 11 years of the VAPP Law, we will be unpacking what these findings mean for your safety, your rights, and your access to justice.
Follow the updates and read the report: https://t.co/JUk201Ezk1
#VAPPAct #ForAllWomenAndGirls #EndGBV #DataForJustice
Words can hurt just as much as actions. Constant insults, name-calling, or threats are not "just jokes" they are verbal abuse, and you do not have to accept it.
Speak up. Seek support
#EndVerbalAbuse #KnowYourRights #VAPPAct
๐ Not all scars are visible, emotional abuse hurts too.
#FunFactFridayWithIbrahim โ๏ธ #VAPPAct #EndDomesticViolence
Ooni Jarvis and Peller Tems
Many people associates domestic violence solely with physical harm.
Join us this Friday as we unpack another important legal protection.
#FunFactFridayWithIbrahim
NYSC Blord #NGAMAR
The 16 Days of Activism is a global call to end gender-based violence but real change needs strong laws behind it.
Nigeriaโs #VAPPAct (2015) is that law.
It protects survivors, criminalizes major forms of abuse, and holds offenders accountable.
Now we must push for full (1/2)
wey dey suffer cyberbullying every day.
Protect women online; no use internet do harm.
#ProtectHerOnline #CybercrimesAct #VAPPAct #SayNoToGBV #OnlineSafetyForAll
@unwomenafrica @unwomenchief @naptipnigeria @OCHANigeria @NhrcNigeria @NigerianPolice @DavidHundeyin @GBVAoR1
Congratulations, Faree! ๐
Iโm proud of the work youโve done on the #VAPPAct. Your dedication to advancing justice for women and girls is truly commendable. Keep raising your voice for accountability and equality.
@BigBadReni @kikimordi @SavvyRinu
Completed my project on the VAPP Act, analysing its enforcement challenges with the rise in violence against women and girls.
Thank you to Dr. @abiolaak for inspiring my topic. Thank you to @DOHScares @womenadvocate for providing me accurate statistics on gender-based violence
Violence is a crime under the VAPP Act! Physical assault, attempts, or even helping offenders all carry prison terms, fines, and compensation for victims. #EndSGBV #VAPPAct #NoToViolence
Join us Today Saturday, Aug 9th at 4:00PM for an #XChat with Ede special @ede_special
Topic: Breaking the Silence-Gender Based Violence Against Young women in our Communities.
๐งตFollow the chat via @wipfng
#EndGBV #VAPPAct #WIPF
@womenfundng
๐ข Join us on Wednesday, Aug 6th at 10:00AM for an #XChat with Charity C. Ibezim, Esq (@barrcharity1)
Topic: Breaking the Silence โ Legislation to End GBV in Our Communities
๐งตFollow the chat via @wipfng
#EndGBV #VAPPAct #WIPF #LegislationMatters
@ActionAidNG
@nildsnigeria
@UN_Women
@UN_Women
When Chinyere lost her husband, her in-laws tried to evict her. This is GBV emotional & economic abuse.
๐ It's illegal under the VAPP Act (Sec 15): 5 yrs jail or โฆ1M fine.
#ProtectWidows #EndGBV #VAPPAct #WIPF #NWTF #GenderJustice
@w@womenfundng
@ActionAidNG
@SideBySideNaija
@UN_Women
@WADEMOSnetwork
@wdn
@nildsnigeria
@PLACNG
Ada earns a salary, but her husband controls her account and spending. This is economic abuse a hidden form of GBV.
Under the VAPP Act (Section 12), it's a crime punishable by โฆ500k fine or 2 yrs in prison.
Financial independence is a right.
#StopGBV #VAPPAct
@womenfundng
@ActionAidNG
@unwomenNG
@UN_Women
@SideBySideNaija
@WADEMOSnetwork
@D8igth Sexual assault is a crime in Nigeria โ๏ธ๐ซ
Depending on the law in your state, it can lead to life imprisonment ๐๏ธ or under the VAPP Act, a minimum of 12 years โ๏ธ
#JusticeForVictims โ๏ธ
#EndSexualViolence ๐
#VAPPAct ๐
#NigeriaLaw ๐ณ๐ฌ
{#VAPPAct Update} As at March 2025, Only Kano state have not adopted the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Act 2015 nor passed it into law. In Kogi, Borno, Jigawa, and Katsina, the Act has been passed into law but not gazetted.
The VAPP Act is an innovative piece of legislation that provides for a robust response, care and support services to survivors of SGBV.
Call your state government and elected representatives today and ask them to prioritise the passing and implementation of the VAPP Act.
#HerStoryOurStoryNG #SGBV
Child abandonment is an Injustice. Despite being criminalized under the #VAPPAct, children like Maryam remain neglected.
This #IWD2025, demand stricter enforcement of the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Act!
Read Maryamโs story: https://t.co/K69lU28F6j
#AccelerateAction
๐จ KCSF Hosts Learning & Familiarization Meeting with Canadian Fund for Local Initiative (CFLI)๐ณ๐ฌ๐จ๐ฆ 29th January 2025
#KCSF #CFLI #KanoState #CivilSociety #CommunitySupport #Education #Healthcare #PeaceAndSecurity #ClimateChange #SGBV #VAPPAct #Empowerment #GrantOpportunities
Despite it being criminalised under the #VappAct, child and wife abandonment is a common feature in some Nigerian traditional families, leaving children like Maryam struggling emotionally and mentally from the neglect of a parent.
https://t.co/yT9ZQT2on2
Today, on International Day of #PWDs we reaffirm our commitment to protecting the #rights of PWDs, especially against violence.
The #VAPPAct ensures safety, dignity & justice for all. Letโs amplify awareness this #16DaysOfActivism
#genderjstcop #EndViolence #InclusionMatters
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