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Did you know Domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to women – more than car accidents, muggings, and rapes combined.

How can men and boys be educated and recruited as allies in the prevention and prosecution of abuse? #stopabuse #MeTOO

Social media is a great tool in effecting change in the world. Join support groups, lend a voice to decry ill vices in the global community. Thanks to technology, everything can be done from our comfort zone.. In... facebook.com/projectasha/po…

We all don’t need to be a registered charity, we can work as individuals according to our abilities. Share hope in your neighbourhood, identify the vulnerable and reach out to them. This is the only way we can support sustain humanity.

What kind of intervention is needed in situations where victims of domestic violence believe they deserved it? theguardian.com/working-in-dev…

Did you Know? Boys who witness domestic violence are 2 times as likely to abuse their own partners and children when they become adults. How can boys who’ve witnessed domestic violence be helped to break the cycle of abuse? womenshealth.gov/relationships-…

As many as 324,000 women each year experience intimate partner violence during their pregnancy. whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/dome…

Did you know? The costs of domestic violence amount to more than $37 billion a year in law enforcement involvement, legal work, medical and mental health treatment, and lost productivity at companies? thenation.com/article/the-ec…

1/4 of women worldwide will experience domestic/dating violence in their lifetime. Women between the ages of 20 to 24 are at greatest risk of becoming victims of domestic violence. How can this be prevented? socialsolutions.com/blog/domestic-…

Did You Know 85% of domestic violence victims are women and children. 80% of them do not receive any form of justice. Who should be blamed - The law enforcements or the victims who fail to report? socialsolutions.com/blog/domestic-…

Twenty-eight-year-old Nigerian and humanitarian Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi has been named Commonwealth young person of the year. Having being a victim of sexual violence, Oluwaseun has promised to continue supporting victims in Nigeria, and broaden... thecommonwealth.org/media/news/nig…

The UK government is set to announce free sanitary products for all secondary school girls in UK come September 2019. This scheme is a step towards ending period poverty and help the average girl perform effectively... facebook.com/projectasha/po…

Domestic violence in the UK has risen by 63% between 2011 and 2018 with some victims still awaiting justice. With women and girls being more at risk, this calls for prompt non-negotiable actions to help victims and survivors and reduce further... theguardian.com/society/2019/f…

Research has shown people who suffered any form of abuse as children are likely to die by suicide as adults. This explains the devastating effect of any form of abuse - sexual, emotional, physical and neglect. To... facebook.com/projectasha/po…

A report by the Commonwealth Fund showed USA to be at more risk of Maternal mortality among developed nations. Deaths arises from childbirth complications, cardiovascular problems and Cesarean... nytimes.com/2019/03/05/wel…

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) - a clear violation of the rights of women and girls continues to be a global concern. Data shows 24% of women and girls in Nigeria age 15-49 has... vanguardngr.com/2019/03/nigeri…

Breast ironing, the act of using a hot stone or iron to flatten a girls breast which could lead to loss of nipples, scars and severe pain is... theguardian.com/global-develop…

Tackling sexism in workplace will boost economic performance by 35% stated IMF Head Christine Largarde. It is paramount for countries to create and... theguardian.com/world/2019/mar…

Only six countries in Europe has fully enshrined legal rights and gender equality laws according to reports from the world bank in 2019. Though... theguardian.com/global-develop…

Abortion is still considered criminal in many places globally. Like 11 year old Lucia, who was made to have the child of her abuser and rapist,... theguardian.com/global-develop…