69% of rape, sexual violence survivors are under age

In support of Ibijoke Sanwo-olu’s war against rape

up to one in every three girls (33%) living in Nigeria could have experienced at least one form of sexual assault by the time they reach 25.

Women at Risk International Foundation (WARIF), a non-profit organization which was set up in response to the high incidence of rape and sexual violence in Nigeria has released data exposing the alarming rate of rape and sexual violence incidents especially among minors. “Over 1,100 girls in le

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