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If you’ve been wondering what the VAPP Act is about, we have done a little explainer below 😊😊
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Stand against Sexual & Gender Based Violence in Nigeria. Stand to push for the domestication of the VAPP act across Northern Nigeria. Say No To Sexual Violence
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As a womxn in Nigeria, activism isn’t even a choice.
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Yadda aka yi bikin Ranar Abaya a Jami’ar Kimiyya da Fasaha ta Wudil. Wasu dalibai mata da dama sun bayyana cewa a yanzu sun fi samun nutsuwa kan saka Abayar bayan da hukumar makarantar ta ba su ‘yancin sanya Abayar… 📸 Bappancey/Photography
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I will be a moderating a panel discussion with a group of experts on the topic child sexual abuse prevention and survivor support to commemorate the children’s day. Please join us
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Omo! If we are fighting for the right to wear abaya now, imagine people that choose to wear jeans and short skirts. Can we now agree that the North is unsafe for women?
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People should not see family planning as control of population but rather the control of its effects on quality of life.Everything should be made possible for individuals& couples to be able to prevent unwanted pregnancy.@ewuolabl @KBStGovt @CocoTennie @NorthNormalNG
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Another reason is that FGM is also often considered a religious/cultural obligation e.g. right of passage into adulthood, Female Genital Cutting as part of naming ceremony etc. The naming and cutting are linked.@kayodeteslim @ewuolabl @Intee_ @A_tcrown @NorthNormalNG
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Modern contraceptive use in northern Nigeria is low (4.9% and 7.2% of married women of reproductive age in North East and North West regions respectively (NPC and ICF International 2019).@KBStGovt @ewuolabl @NorthNormalNG @Intee_ @Enniesophie @KolorachelK @Rumunsai
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Nigeria is among the top 20 countries in Africa with the highest number of child-brides, mainly because child marriage is deeply entrenched in the country’s custom and religion.@KBStGovt @NorthNormalNG @AREWA24Channel @Intee_ @bekaji @Miss__atinuke @GNBU19
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Benefits of Family Planning to the Mother
•Enables her to regain her health after delivery.
•Gives more time for her family and own personal advancement.
•When suffering from an illness, gives enough time for treatment and recovery. #YSMAonSRHR
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3 Men share why they chose silence after they got sexually assaulted. naija.yafri.ca/3-men-share-wh…
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Grateful for everyone that’s dedicated time and effort to @NorthNormalNG. Grateful for being a part of @feminist_co. Grateful for the journey ahead with @ALC_KCL.
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The #ArewaMeToo movement continues to survive and change minds and laws across communities because of the dedication of the members, and their ability to come up with enduring strategies.
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#ArewaMeToo has evolved into a multi-pronged movement that continues to fight sexual violence throughout northern Nigeria via social media, peaceful protests, and outreach programs to schools as well as parents in rural communities.
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Here I explained to the parents how a 12 year old girl has no business having a boyfriend.
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It was an insightful and interactive session that is much needed to create awareness and sensitize our local communities about the realities of sexual violence and abuse.
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It was a creative and entertaining session. A fun way to ascertain the message has been sent.
#16Days #16DaysOfActivism #OrangeTheWorld
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