sexual abuse

September 28, 2021

Probe finds 80 alleged sex abuse cases linked to WHO’s DRC work | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you may have missed out on: France hits back at claim it is ‘abandoning’ Mali by withdrawing troops France hit back on Monday at the Malian prime minister’s “indecent” and “unacceptable” claims that it is abandoning the war-torn country by drawing down troops from the restive... Read More

DR Congo, France, mali, sexual abuse, WHO

September 24, 2021

Kenya bans ‘blasphemous’ film about gay lovers | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you may have missed out on: Kenya bans ‘blasphemous’ film about gay lovers Kenyan authorities on Thursday banned a documentary about two gay lovers, calling it “unacceptable and an affront to (the) culture and identity” of a deeply Christian country which has long criminalised homosexuality. –... Read More

blasphemy, COVID-19, insurgency, Kenya, Mozambique, Rwanda, sexual abuse

Male rape survivors would get help but homophobia wouldn’t allow it

#TriggerWarning; Rape. Every year, millions of boys and girls globally suffer sexual violence. The United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) reports that 6 out of 10 children experience some form of violence – 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 10 boys have been victims of sexual violence in Nigeria. A very tiny fraction of... Read More

Blogs, Non-binary Blog

male survivors, nigeria, rape, sexual abuse, UNICEF, Violence against Persons Prohibition ACT (VAPP)

January 15, 2021

“We have a cultural problem” – Diversity Prize Finalist, Solomon Ayodele bemoans toxic masculinity

Few drives are as noble as ones that compel us to make life better for the largest majority of people. The nobility of purpose is however, not enough to hoist an idea up long enough for the person pursuing it to attain their end goal. Solomon Ayodele, who describes himself as a Boy Rights Activist,... Read More

Non-binary Blog

Boy’s Quarters Africa, Chude Jideonwo, feminism, nigeria, sexual abuse, Solomon Ayodeji, The Nigeria Prize for Difference and Diversity, toxic masculinity, toxic men, violence, Violence against women

Church too #ChurchToo

November 23, 2017

[The Church Blog] #ChurchToo is a sad reflection of how much work we have to do

Remember that time Jesus said The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few? Okay, so that might not be the most appropriate response to the issue but its definitely a revelation that there’s so much to do. And we might not have the most capable hands around. If you follow conversations on Twitter, then... Read More

Church Culture, Church Too, Sexism, sexual abuse

November 16, 2017

The Thread: Former US VP Joe Biden has always been a sexual predator | Twitter shows receipts

Christened “Uncle Joe” by America, former US Vice President Joe Biden projected a personae of being warm and funny and emotional, plus his bromance with President Obama was so epic, the internet rehashed them again today. However, what many do not know about Joe Biden- or perhaps knew but refused to acknowledge- is his tendency... Read More

America, Harvey Weinstein, Joe Biden, Power play, sexual abuse, The Thread

October 30, 2017

The Thread: “You are a predator” “Sick fu_k; equating being gay with molesting children” | Twitter skins Kevin Spacey alive

Another Hollywood personality is on the hook for sexually assaulting a minor. In 1986, Kevin Spacey “invited Anthony Rapp over to his apartment for a party, and, at the end of the night, picked Rapp up, placed him on his bed, and climbed on top of him, making a sexual advance. According to public records,... Read More

Anthony Pratt, gay, Kevin Spacey, sexual abuse, The Thread

October 25, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: “Hits fall on you” – Orezi disses Dammykrane; R.Kelly faces fresh allegations of sexual abuse and punishment | More stories

R.Kelly is back in the news and Tonto Dikeh better start suing everyone plus everything else you missed in entertainment yesterday. Guys, Jidenna is in Nigeria That should read more like, Jidenna is home. The Classic Man arrived the country on Tuesday ahead of the Heineken Live Your Music parties in Lagos and Abuja this... Read More

Featured, Thinking Through

Dammykrane, future, Heineken, Jidenna, Live your music, Orezi, R. Kelly, sexual abuse, tonto dikeh, wizkid

October 19, 2017

The Thread: “Parents are the first to slut shame their daughters” | TwitterNG women swap stories

It’s open season on all sexual predators as women abroad and within our borders are opening up about their sexual abuse experiences. Sometime this week, @emani tweeted this: RT if you were slut shamed before you became sexually active. — Emani (@Iloveemani) October 17, 2017 Nneka has built on that post by explaining the role... Read More

Nigerian women, parenting, sexual abuse, slut shaming, The Thread

October 19, 2017

The Thread: “You told me to keep quiet or you’ll make my life a living hell” | Victims out #MeToo activist as a serial sexual abuser

His Twitter bio says “Equality Advocate and Human Rights Activist | 50th President of the United States #Resist“ but his victims of sexual say he’s lying. It’s a plot twist we did not see coming as the #MeToo movement continues to build momentum on Twitter. It all began when three ladies came forward with allegations of... Read More

#MeToo, Cole Ledford, Jimmy Kinderdine, nigeria, sexual abuse, The Thread

October 14, 2017

[The Sexuality Blog] How can you diss Harvey Weinstein when you haven’t read this?

We as Nigerians underestimate just how much influence the West has on us. We especially underestimate the power the media has, and especially what is broadly referred to as ‘Hollywood’, the interconnected television, film, stage and music industries that churn out a huge chunk of the content that we consume in the 21st century. We... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

Harvey Weinstein, Ronan Farrow, sexual abuse

September 28, 2017

The Thread: Finally, men tell us why they rape

This is not to assume that men are always the perpetrators when it comes to rape, even if by the laws of Nigeria, a man cannot be raped. Currently, Abuja is the only state with a progressive legislation on rape. VAPPA (Violence Against Persons Prohibition Act), the legislation with application in Abuja defines rape as... Read More

consent, Entitlement, nigeria, rape, sexual abuse, south africa, The Thread

September 14, 2017

[The Sexuality Blog] After 5 separate allegations of molestation, Senator Ed Murray resigns

Ed Murray’s recent resignation is THE complete guide to understanding just how pervasive the systems that excuse the actions of sexual abusers are. American senator Ed Murray resigned over the weekend but not through a public press statement is as customary for American politicians at the heart of a media scandal. He did so quietly... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

Ed Murray, sexual abuse

August 25, 2017

[The Sexuality Blog] Let’s talk about Toyo baby’s conflicting stories about her virginity

On the Sexuality Blog, we do not subscribe to the point of view that people in the public eye are first and foremost people and then celebrities. Many take that to mean that their deliberate attempts to misinform and manipulate their audiences can be forgiven or overlooked, especially when their actions can have real world... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

abuse, jenifa, Jenifa's diaries, Juliana Olayode, sexual abuse, Toyo baby

August 22, 2017

R. Kelly faces new allegations of underage sexual and physical abuse

Another woman has accused American singer and songwriter, Robert Sylvester Kelly known professionally as R. Kelly with explosive allegations in the wake of claims that he manipulates every aspect of life for several women who live with him. Jerhonda Pace, 24, told Buzzfeed she was 16 when she began a sexual relationship with the singer, whom she first met... Read More

Jerhonda Pace, physical abuse, R. Kelly, Robert Sylvester Kelly, sexual abuse

Opinion: She married a horse, not a husband

by Micheal Ace She did not hear when the priest said, “I now pronounce you HORSE-band and wife. The first night was Lucifer smoking on a chariot of fire. She did not burn to be gold. She was a village in Maiduguri; burnt to ashes. You wouldn’t know how she felt, would you? You wouldn’t... Read More

Marital rape, nigeria, opinion, sexual abuse, The weapon of silence

Did you hear about the Arab millionaire who got out of a rape charge by saying he fell on his victim and accidentally penetrated her?

Just when you think you’ve heard everything ridiculous under the sun, you find something that will surprise the socks off you. Like a Saudi Arabian millionaire who got acquitted of a rape charge, because he told the court of law that he ‘accidentally’ fell on his victim and his erect penis, which was just somehow in that moment... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

bad justice, Ehsan Abdulaziz, rape, rape apologists, sexual abuse, underaged sex

Pope Francis’ top aide charged with sexual assault

Australia’s senior Catholic prelate, and one of Pope Francis’ top advisers, has been reportedly charged with sexual assault. Cardinal George Pell, became the highest-ranking Vatican official in recent years to face criminal charges involving accusations of sexual offenses. “Cardinal Pell has been charged on summons, and he is required to appear at the Melbourne Magistrates’... Read More

catholic church, child abuse, George Pell, Pope Francis, sexual abuse

Female IDPs demand independent panel on alleged sexual abuse

Internally Displaced Persons in Bama, Falori and Banking camps have called for an independent investigation into alleged sexual abuse against them by soldiers and civilian JTF members. The women had also alleged that they paid money to soldiers and members of the civilian Joint Task Force to get food for their children. The women under... Read More

Bama camp, female IDPs, independent investigations, sexual abuse, Tukur Buratai

Impact365: Over 2,000 children in Lagos experience sexual abuse daily – Bola Tinubu, founder of Cece Yara Foundation

An alarming number of Nigerian children suffer one form of abuse or the other but the prevalence of young boys and girl who fall victim of sexual abuse is the concern of this NGO. Founded in 2016 by Mrs Bola Tinubu, Cece Yara is committed to providing tailored services to children victims in Nigeria but... Read More

Citizenship, Featured

advocacy, Cece Yara Foundation, child abuse, emergency, Impact365, NGO, nigeria, protection, safety, sexual abuse

Man, 23, raped for three days by three women in South Africa

A South African man was left disoriented after being drugged and raped numerous times over three days by three women. The 23-year-old’s troubles started when he hailed down a communal taxi in eastern Pretoria on Friday – which had three young women inside. The taxi began to change direction and the man was ordered to sit... Read More

rape, sexual abuse, south africa

[The Sexuality Blog]: Older Nigerian women are finally speaking up on sexual abuse

Nigeria has a code of silence. Heavily influenced by Nigeria’s strong familial society, we are encouraged from a very young age to put the dignity of the family above self-preservation, to keep quiet about injustices and slights if it will paint the entire family in a bad light. This culture of silence has only helped... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

Opinion: What is wrong with being trash?

by Adefolami Ademola With the way the ‘MENARETRASH’ hash tag has become a national poise, creating social media unrest, the age long rubric that advices us ‘not to judge a book by its cover’ has become an unfortunate reality in a country that boasts of a dose of rational sensitivity. Before now, I used to... Read More

#MenAreTrash, africa, Domestic violence, nigeria, opinion, sexual abuse

“You really can’t forgive until you heal” | Ayodeji Megbope shares her sexual abuse story on Kemi Adetiba’s King Women (WATCH)

Ayodeji Megbope, CEO, No Left Overs has spoken about how forgave the man who sexually abused her. Speaking on King Women, a web series profiling women who have achieved great feats in various fields, she told the series director, Kemi Adetiba her journey to experiencing healing. Megbope, who did not reveal the identity of her... Read More

Ayodeji Megbope, Kemi Adetiba, kING WOMEN, sexual abuse, Video

92-year-old man caught trying to abuse 11-year-old girl

by Omoleye Omoruyi A 92-year-old pensioner has become Britain’s oldest paedophile to be caught trying to sexually abuse an under-aged girl. Ivor Gifford was trapped by The Hunted One after they found him using chatrooms to meet young girls. They posed as an 11-year-old girl called Jessie and her friend Jodie, 12, to lure him in. When he... Read More

little girl, old man, sexual abuse

The thread: “My mum is having a baby for the man who abused me” | Lady narrates painful experience of sexual assault

These stories of sexual assault on women are downright depressing. It’s unimaginable to have a stranger make inappropriate advances, but a caretaker, an uncle, a father, family, that’s simply sickening: Pearl’s tale of sexual abuse is heartwrenching first for the experience itself, but more for her mum’s reaction to it. She pours out her heart... Read More

African mothers, Familial relationships, nigeria, rape, sexual abuse, The Thread

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TY Bello’s King Woman reaffirms that sexual abuse is more common than we think

TY Bello seems like the last person in the world who underwent sexual abuse as a child. She is so upbeat and successful, such an icon who has in her quiet but persistent way, changed the way women are perceived, nothing like promiscuous broken woman that Nigeria aggressively portrayed as the quintessential victim of sexual... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

Kemi Adetiba, King Woman, sexual abuse, TY Bello

HERE photo exhibition launches to fight against sexual abuse

The much anticipated HERE photo exhibition organized by The Initiative for Equal Rights (TIERs) in partnership with Stand To End Rape Initiative (STER) was officially launched yesterday, Sunday April 30, 2017 at the Silverbird Galleria, Lagos. The photo exhibition is aimed at using pictures to tell stories of people who have suffered from sexual abuse.... Read More

Sponsored, The News Blog

campaign, exhibition, Here, photos, rape, sexual abuse, TIERs

#Impact365: WARIF opens its doors to women and young girls who have survived sexual violence

Findings from a National Survey carried out in 2014 on Violence Against Children in Nigeria confirmed one in four females reported experiencing sexual violence in childhood with approximately 70% reporting more than one incident of sexual violence. In the same study, it was found that 24.8% of females’ ages 18 to 24 years experienced sexual... Read More

Citizenship, Featured, Thinking Through

crisis centre, Impact365, NGO, rape, sexual abuse, sexual violence, survivors, victims, WARIF

January 10, 2017

Nothing has been done about sexual abuse of female IDPs – BBOG

The Bring Back Our Girls (BBOG) group on Monday said sexual abuse of female Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) by security operatives and camp officials have been swept under the carpet. The group said this during a street procession in Abuja to mark the 1,000th day of the abduction of the Chibok schoolgirls. In a statement... Read More

#BBOG, Chibok girls, female IDPs, Second class, sexual abuse

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