In Eastern and Southern Africa, studies have shown that 42% of women suffer physical or sexual violence in their life time.

In Nigeria, the incidence of gender-based violence (GBV) is growing astronomical with the activities of the insurgency in the North East. From forced and early marriages to the physical, mental or sexual assault on a woman, 1 in 3 Nigerian women have experienced physical violence by age 15 (NDHS 2013).

Many feign ignorance to this facts while some try to cover up these acts in fear of societal concerns.

In partnership with @gendihq and other civil actors in Ogun State such as @officialnaptipnigeria National Commission for Human Rights we held a SILENT WALK AGAINST GENDER BASED VIOLENCE on Tuesday, 29th of October, 2024 at the Kuto Market, Abeokuta.

Our project manager @bmolaoluwa was there to join the walk.

Our silence speaks volume showing that we condemn all forms of violence, sensitizing women to speak up and not die in silence and finally encourage parents to pay close attention to their children.

Let’s end Gender Based violence.

#endgenderbasedviolence #genderbasedviolenceawareness #humanrights