The Role of Stakeholders In Improvement of Young People’s Awareness of Sexual and Reproductive Health
The World Health Organization reports that one-quarter of the world’s population comprises young people between 10 – 24 years. In Nigeria, adolescents and young people make up 31% of the entire population. NURHI reports indicated that about one-quarter of Nigerian adolescents are sexually active, with sexual debut ranging from 10-15 years. Let’s look at Grace’s […]
Gender-Based Violence: Its Cultural, Religious and Social Effects.
by Jolaade Olatunbosun Leaving had never been an option for Maria, especially not in this part of the world; leaving one’s family is like a stigma, a stain not easily washed off even with the thickest bleach. Yes, she loves her children and has endured all the abuse and shame her husband has meted out […]
Intensifying Public Awareness Campaign To End Sexual Violence
Sexual violence is a serious public health and human rights problem and it’s an extremely traumatic experience that affects women and girls disproportionately. Such forms of violence include child marriage, intimate partner violence (rape within marriage or dating relationship), rape by strangers, systematic rape during armed conflict, sexual harassment, sexual abuse, forced abortion among others. […]