#sexual violence

According to UN Women, the prevalence of sexual violence against women in Nigeria decreased from 9% in 2018 to 5% in 2024. This information was shared by Ms. Beatrice Eyong, the UN Women Representative to Nigeria and ECOWAS, during a recent event.

The United Nations reports that sexual violence is increasingly being used as a 'weapon of war' in Sudan, with the scale and brutality of these attacks being unprecedented. The attacks are reportedly aimed at terrorizing communities, highlighting a severe humanitarian crisis in the region.

The WARIF Survivor Stories Series highlights the experiences of survivors of rape and sexual violence, aiming to encourage them to share their stories without fear of judgment. The latest installment focuses on Davida, who found support and a path to recovery through WARIF after her assault. This initiative seeks to raise awareness about the prevalence of sexual violence in society and promote understanding and empathy towards survivors.