Violence Against Persons Prohibition Bill in Nigeria : Time for action to end violence against women in Nigeria


Violence Against Persons Prohibition Bill in Nigeria : Time for action to end violence against women in Nigeria
The Issue
Domestic violence is one of the world’s most prevalent human rights violations which affect all communities around the globe. According to gender-based violence statistics, one in three women globally will be physically abused in her lifetime, with half of sexual assaults committed against girls under 16. In Nigeria alone, over 50% of women are routinely abused by their husbands, with more than two-thirds of Nigerian women believed to experience physical, sexual and psychological abuse in their villages. The Wellbeing Foundation Africa is therefore dedicated to reducing these statistics and giving women an avenue to break the silence that is brought about by the social stigma that comes with abuse. Moreover, the foundation continues to advocate for legislation that will protect the rights of women and girls and bring justice to survivors of domestic abuse.
The Issue
Domestic violence is one of the world’s most prevalent human rights violations which affect all communities around the globe. According to gender-based violence statistics, one in three women globally will be physically abused in her lifetime, with half of sexual assaults committed against girls under 16. In Nigeria alone, over 50% of women are routinely abused by their husbands, with more than two-thirds of Nigerian women believed to experience physical, sexual and psychological abuse in their villages. The Wellbeing Foundation Africa is therefore dedicated to reducing these statistics and giving women an avenue to break the silence that is brought about by the social stigma that comes with abuse. Moreover, the foundation continues to advocate for legislation that will protect the rights of women and girls and bring justice to survivors of domestic abuse.
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Petition created on 29 August 2013