69% of victims of rape and sexual violence are under 18 – WARIF reveals data

The International Women at Risk Foundation, a non-profit organization created in response to the high incidence of rape and badual violence in Nigeria, has released data revealing the alarming rate of incidents of rape and badual violence, especially among the miners.

The organization seeks to reduce these numbers by using its comprehensive "WARIF" approach to address these issues through awareness / sensitization and post-incident care programs for survivors of violence based on HIV / AIDS. genre.

At the WARIF rape crisis center located at 6 Turton Street, Thorburn Avenue, Yaba – immediate medical attention is provided to these victims including forensic examinations, treatment of physical injuries, contraceptive delivery Emergency, the administration of preventive treatment after exposure. prevents HIV / AIDS, psychosocial counseling and referrals to related services such as legal aid, among others.

Data provided by WARIF at 6 Turton Street off Thorburn Avenue in Yaba indicates that more than 1,100 girls under the age of three were received at WARIF, of which 759 (69%) were minor between the ages of 0-18 years.

In addition, after tracking and badessing the number of these cases by the Foundation since the beginning, incidents of badual badault reached their highest level in 2018, accounting for 45% of all incidents. reported to date.

The founder of WARIF, Dr. Kemi DaSilva Ibru; An obstetrician and gynecologist said, "WARIF was created to respond to a pressing need in our society: 25% of our female population was exposed to various acts of badual violence and rape. The majority of these young women had nowhere to access free health care or seek help after abuse. At WARIF, we ensure that all women are cared for and that their healing and recovery processes meet all their needs. "

With the alarming rate of survivors of badual badaults telling their truth, organizations like WARIF, who have been at the forefront of this threat, are ready to do everything in their power to support these survivors.

With the help of the confidential 24-hour hotline, the center reportedly received 632 calls in the last two years, callers to report cases of gender-based violence, and seek advice from WARIF trained therapists. .

The organization also launched group therapy sessions starting in June 2019 to help survivors relive the trauma of their past experiences. In two months, 60 women attended these sessions at WARIF, of whom 83.9% were under 30 years old.

WARIF is committed to supporting victims and preventing rape and badual badault through the WARIF Center and other sustainable and effective initiatives in the areas of education and public health. community services.

— WARIF Communications