While researching on Why Rape, it occurred to me that we can't discuss that without discussing Rape Culture. Hence, today, I'd be discussing on a concept that has been normalised in our world. Rape culture, according to…
Drug abuse is an abnormal behavior characterized by indiscriminate use of drugs, slurred speech, loss of memory and depression. Defined by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes (2000) as the use of any substance…
I do all I do with passion, meaning I persevere and persist all the way. My main mantra in life is the 3Ds of "Determination, Discipline and Dedication". This is so evident in my work with my association Hope for the Abused…
I do all I do with passion, meaning I persevere and persist all the way. My main mantra in life is the 3Ds of "Determination, Discipline and Dedication". This is so evident in my work with my association Hope for the Abused…
Rape is a type of sexual assault, according to Wikipedia which usually involves sexual intercourse or other forms of sexual penetration carried out against a person without the person's consent. The act may be carried out by…
Sexual abuse is an unwanted sexual activity, with perpetrators using force, making threats or taking advantage of victims not able to give consent. It, referred to as molestation, is usually an undesired sexual behavior by…
World Health Organisation (WHO) defines sexual violence as any sexual act, attempt to obtain a sexual act, unwanted sexual comments or advances, or acts to traffic, or otherwise directed, against a person's sexuality using…
The United Nations (UN) General Assembly established the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression in August 19, 1982 as it was focused on victims of the Lebanon war. It was later aimed at acknowledging…
One of the causes of emotional abuse is gender roles as seen in the previous posts. Women and girls in marriage and relationships think they are not responsible for anything but cooking and nurturing. Hence, the man, if he…
On 1st May, 2019, I embarked on a 90-day challenge tagged Equality for All. It was birthed from an Online Program, Female and More, I participated in which lasted for 30 days. There, qualified candidates were allowed to do…
Emotional or psychological abuse is any nonphysical behavior or attitude that is designed to control, subdue, punish, or isolate another person through the use of humiliation, threat or fear. It, in most cases precedes…
Psychological gender-based violence is common. People don't actually see it as an abuse because it has been a norm. An abuse is said to be psychological when the victim is threatened or the perpetrator uses fear as a means…
In my previous post, we saw that domestic violence is not accidental. It doesn't happen due to anger because if it does, everybody would be violent. Why? Everybody gets angry. However, domestic violence is intentional. It…
Physical abuse is common in homes and relationships. Often in relationships, the victim thinks the perpetrator would change over time because it is all about a push or a slap. And due to the strong warm feelings they have…
Gender Based Violence (GBV) is a type of violence based on gender. It is the violence directed at an individual based on their biological sex, gender identity or accepted norms and stereotypes. It can be physical,…
Gender discrimination in the workplace is favouring an applicant or an employee over another sex based on gender stereotypes or gender identity. It is treating a particular person based on their gender differently which…
“Gender equality is more than a goal in itself. It is a precondition for meeting the challenge of reducing poverty, promoting sustainable development and building good governance” (Kofi Annan) Nigeria is not only blinded by…
I find it ridiculous when people compare man and woman to mango and orange respectively. I mean that is way beyond God's standard! They say, man is a mango and woman, an orange, hence, they are not equal. And yet, they quote…
A stereotype is a wide generalisation, concept or bias about an individual or a group. It is a widely accepted judgement which is over simplified and not always accurate. Gender Stereotypes are simplistic generalisations…
From the previous post, we saw that gender is not sex. Sex is biological but gender is cultural. It is the socially constructed roles, behaviours, feelings and attitudes expected of the sexes in a particular society. And it…
What comes to your mind when you hear gender equality? It's funny how people say gender equality can't be achieved because we all aren't the same or equal. Is anyone objecting the palpable fact that we are biologically…
Last year, I was with my grandma who was from one of the European countries, the United Kingdom, before her body became frozen like the air she breathes now. That day was highly unthinkable for me after she shared a story…
I was at the cafeteria last week with a male friend. I can't remember what we were discussing before we hit the topic, Gender Equality. I hadn't talked much on the concept and the morsel of the yam flour I already had…
You don't know what pain is… You don’t know what pain is until All you’ve got left is pain You don't know what pain is until You’ve been restlessly pacing the room Letting your troubled steps echo from the stairs Forcing…
"God will take care of father's" says a radio presenter. I laughed continually when this presenter passes above comments during his presentation. I was not surprised that this year's fathers day which falls on Sunday, will…
