Whenever there is crisis, violence, or war, women and children seem to be at the receiving end of the unfortunate…
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Women, mothers mostly victims of mass arrest in Lagos state
We’re innocent, they cry out Police have learnt nothing from the protests — CSOs By Ebunoluwa Sessou & Esther Onyegbula…
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The ordeals of rape victims in a Nigerian university (3)
(This is the third part in a series on sexual assault in Nigerian universities and the need for more effective…
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How AGF, CBN shield police, military from paying damages to victims of rights abuses – Punch Newspapers
Oladimeji Ramon The popular Nigerian saying “It is easier to drag a horse to the river than to make it…
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Survivors of Awkuzu SARS said squad sold body parts of executed victims –Nwanguma, RULAAC Exec Dir – Punch Newspapers
Okechukwu Nwanguma is the Executive Director, Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre, an organisation that promotes justice for victims…
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Buhari mourns victims of Lokoja tanker explosion
President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that the death of 23 people, as confirmed by the Federal Road Safety Commission, “represents…
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Nigeria to castrate convicted rapists, give death penalty when victims are kids
Photo credit: Shutterstock.com / Ana Aguirre Perez A state in Nigeria has decided to fight sexual abuse crime by implementing…
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Silence no longer an option — Saraki, others tell victims –
Gbemisola Saraki The Minister of State for Transportation, Sen. Gbemisola Saraki, on Thursday urged rape victims to speak out, saying…
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If dressing is reason for rape, children shouldn’t be victims — Executive Director, women advocacy centre, Akiyode-Afolabi – Punch Newspapers
Executive Director, Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre, Dr Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, in this interview with CHIMA AZUBUIKE, explains how government…
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Nigeria: The Impact of Psychological Traumas On Victims
The impact of traumatic events vary significantly among individuals. They may include persistent fatigue, sleep disorders (insomnia), nightmares, fears of…
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For victims of abuse, social distancing makes things worse
In mid-April during the lockdown, a woman identified as Rose was physically attacked by her landlord in the Akowonjo area…
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Open defecation encouraging rape in Plateau communities — Victims
*Once upon a time: Open defecation in Bauchi By Marie-Therese Nanlong IT is no longer news that cases of rape…
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Weinstein victims to receive $19 million payout [ARTICLE]
The payments, which need to be approved by two courts, are the result of a lawsuit brought against the ex-movie…
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IN DETAIL: Police ‘kill 92’ Nigerians in one year — and justice delayed for victims
On a breezy morning in March 2019, Ogar Jumbo, an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC),…
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PRAWA Urges FG to Amend Anti-Torture Act to Accommodate Rehabilitation of Victims
PRAWA Urges FG to Amend Anti-Torture Act to Accommodate Rehabilitation of Victims The Prisoners Rehabilitation and Welfare Motion (PRAWA) has…
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Many police officers are hostile to female rape victims –Consultant psychologist – Punch Newspapers
Dr Adebimpe Adefisayo is a Marketing consultant Psychologist on the Faculty of Drugs, Ladoke Akintola College of Know-how, Ogbomosho. She…
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