It's the international day for the elimination of violence against women.
In the next 16 days, CHRI will be walking you through practical steps to #endgenderbasedviolence once and for all
#16DaysofActivism2020 #16days #GenerationEquality #OrangeTheWorld

1. Pay attention.

Violence against women and girls takes place every day around us; but do we even notice?

It's time to start paying attention. #16days #OrangeTheWorld

3 in 10 Nigerian women have experienced violence by age 15.

This implies that a good percentage of GBV in Nigeria happens to girls under the age of 15.

Pay attention to girls around you, particularly more vulnerable groups like out of school children #16Days #OrangeTheWorld

In Nigeria, reported cases of domestic violence against women increased by up to 200% in states where total lockdown was enforced.

This trend is also seen among girls, who have been exposed to physical/sexual violence because schools were closed. #16Days #OrangeTheWorld

If we must #endgenderbasedviolence in our society, we have to pay more attention to women and girls;
particularly those who are at an increased risk of gender based violence, and protect them.
#16Days #OrangeTheWorld