WARIF

Every 10 minutes, a woman in Nigeria is r**ed, assaulted or killed.

This is more than a statistic. It is a reminder of the urgent need to confront gender-based violence, strengthen protection systems and ensure survivors have access to support and justice.

Silence enables violence,
Action saves lives.

Source: UNFPA Nigeria and the Salama Sexual Assault Referral Centre

Positive fatherhood is a powerful force for change.

Today, we celebrate fathers and father figures who model respect, promote safety and help build a future free from violence.

Happy Father’s Day.

Today, we celebrate our visionary leader and founder Dr. Kemi DaSilva-Ibru, whose courage, compassion and unwavering commitment have transformed countless lives and advanced the fight against gender-based violence.

Your work is a legacy of healing, dignity and hope.

Happy Birthday, Dr. Kemi. May your impact continue to inspire generations to come.

Sexual violence in conflict leaves lasting scars on individuals, families and communities. Yet, for many survivors, the struggle does not end when the conflict does.

On this International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, we stand in solidarity with survivors and reaffirm the need for protection, accountability, access to support services and justice for all affected.

No one should have their dignity, safety or future taken away by violence. Together, we must continue to raise awareness, amplify survivor voices and work towards a world free from s*xual violence.

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Marriage is not a license for abuse

Beatings, threats, humiliation, forced s*x and economic control are all forms of GBV.

66% of Nigerian women have survived gender based violence in marriage.

Break the silence by calling our 24hr Confidential Toll-Free Helpline: 0800-9210-0009

A safe child today is an empowered Africa tomorrow.

This International Day of the African Child, we reaffirm our commitment to protecting children from s*xual violence and creating safer homes, schools and communities.

Every child deserves to be safe.
Every child deserves to be protected.

Through the WARIF Education School Programme (WESP), we convened Parent-Teacher Forums at Morocco Comprehensive Junior High School, Somolu Senior High School and Angus Memorial High School, creating an opportunity for meaningful conversations around Gender-Based Violence (GBV), child protection and safeguarding.

Parents were equipped with knowledge on how to recognize signs of abuse, understand available support and referral pathways, and learn more about the impact WESP has had on their children.
Teachers also shared firsthand observations of the positive changes they have seen in students since the programme began, while strengthening their own capacity to respond appropriately to GBV-related concerns.

When schools, parents and communities work together, we create safer environments where children can learn, grow and thrive.

Today, we join the global community in commemorating the World Day Against Child Labour.

This year’s theme, “Red Card to Child Labour: Fair Play for Children, Decent Work for Adults,” is a powerful call to action to end child labour in all its forms and ensure every child has the opportunity to learn, play, and thrive in a safe environment.

Child labour steals childhoods, denies access to education, and exposes children to harm, exploitation, and abuse. It is unacceptable that millions of children around the world continue to be trapped in situations that rob them of their rights and potential.