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All women need to know the system in their country as regards the laws that govern them in the case of gender violence.
I have never been a victim but these useful information can help a Victim.
There have been some attempts in various states to provide some legislative framework for protection against gender based violence. I know a little about lagos state Nigeria because I live in lagos state.
The Lagos State Government (LASG) has laws on Sexual, Gender-Based Violence (SGBV).
WHAT IS GENDER BASED VIOLENCE
Gender-based violence refers to any type of harm that is committed against a person or group of people because of their actual or recognized sex, gender, sexual exposure and/or gender identity.
WHAT CAUSES GENDER BASED VIOLENCE?
The unequal status of men and women is the primary cause of gender-based violence. This inequality includes beliefs that women should be economically dependent on men, and that women and children are a man's possessions and under his control.
Other factors which can be causes of violence include:
1.The influence of one's peers.
2.Having a lack of attention or respect.
3.Having low self-worth.
4.Experiencing abuse or neglect.
5.Witnessing violence in the home, community, or medias.
6.Access to weapons.
1.Do you know what to do?
Nigeria
Nigeria Country Code: +234
Sexual Assault Helplines
These numbers are Domestic Violence Helplines
Women Safe House 24 HOUR CRISIS HOTLINE +234 811 266 3348 Federal Government of Nigeria Toll Free Number for Violation of Girls and Women 0800 72 73 225 (DSVRT) domestic and sexual violence response team hotline (Lagos state) 0800 033 3333- Where to go in that specific city to seek help or file a complaint?
The Department of Social Development
The Gender-Based Violence Command Centre (GBVCC) operates under The Department of Social Development.
Contact Us
Ph. : +234 9027808297
Email: info@lagosstatemoj.org
Address: Lagos State Ministry of Justice,
Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria.
Open: 9AM – 5PM (Mon – Fri)
- Do you know what the procedure is?
The Lagos State Government launched a 24/7 helpline to rapidly respond to survivors of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV). The virtual system provides uninterrupted access to trained service providers by providing 24/7 through a toll-free helpline 08000333333. On the 27th Mar 2022.
Critical Logistical Steps To Responding To Gender-based Violence
- Get the survivor medical attention.
- In cases of sexual abuse, demand that a Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) test be administered at the hospital within 72 hours.
- Take the survivor to the police station and file a report with as much detail as possible.
Get educated and Use your voice on social media to bring awareness.
I know this information above would help any woman who needs this knowledge.
Thank you for reading and I would like to invite @nkemakonam89 to join this contest.
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