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Safe School Initiative – Abuja

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Safe School Initiative – Abuja​ The ASVIOL Support Initiative’s dedication to safe school initiatives is crucial for promoting a nurturing and protective environment, where students can learn, grow, and thrive without fear of sexual violence, bullying, discrimination, or other threats to their well-being. These initiatives include various strategies, policies, and practices aimed at creating safe, inclusive, and supportive school communities that prioritize the physical, emotional, and psychological safety of all students. By fostering a culture of respect, empathy, and consent for all members of the school community, these initiatives help build a safer and healthier environment for everyone. In line with the Safe School’s Initiative, we carried out an awareness program at Government Secondary School Jabi in Abuja. Topics like consents, bullying, the different forms of Sexual Violence and their physical, mental and psychological effects where discussed. The program included a self-expression art painting session where students were divided into groups and tasked with painting pieces that portray meaning, strong messages and creativity.

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Project:Brunch for Maternal Health Rights​

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Brunch for Maternal Health Rights​ The importance of advocating for improved laws and policies in the country cannot be overemphasized. “Brunch for Maternal Health Rights” is an initiative of ASVIOL Support and the Nafisa Atiku Brand, supported by the French Mission in Nigeria. This initiative was created to address the need for improved policies on maternal health rights and maternal leave in Nigeria. It involved a panel discussion where both panellists and the audience highlighted the various challenges faced by women during and afterpregnancy. It also focused on identifying progressive ways to help women maintain their careers while navigating the demands of motherhood.

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Project: Let’s Talk SGBV

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Let’s Talk SGBV Let’s Talk SGBV is a podcast dedicated to discussing and educating people on SGBV. It delves into sexual assault survivors stories, provides valuable insights into the various forms of SGBV, and sheds light on these important topics to spread awareness and break the culture of shame and silence often associated with SGBV. Each episode features interviews with experts, survivors, and advocates, as well as discussions on current research, legislation, and prevention strategies. The podcast episodes are released once a month on our YouTube channel, and additional spaces on X are held to further amplify the conversation.

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Project: Express Her Voice: Artivism For Change

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Express Her Voice: Artivism For Change As part of our ongoing efforts to address sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), we launched an art competition tagged “Express Her Voice: Artivism for Change”. This project was created during the 16 days of activism in collaboration with the Shehu Musa Yaradua Foundation and was supported by the French Embassy and Ford Foundation. It aimed to demonstrate how art and storytelling can serve as a powerful tool for bringing about change and breaking the culture of shame and silence that often surrounds SGBV. We received multiple applications, and three winners were selected at the end ofthe competition. The top three finalists were awarded cash prizes for their outstanding contributions.

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The Importance of Including Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) Education in Our Curriculum

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Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) is a pervasive issue affecting individuals worldwide, regardless of age, gender, or socioeconomic status. It encompasses a range of harmful acts, including sexual abuse, domestic violence, and gender discrimination. Integrating SGBV education into our curriculum is crucial for several compelling reasons: raising awareness, fostering empathy, promoting safe environments, and equipping individuals with the knowledge to prevent and respond to violence…

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Project:Safe School’s Initiative

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Safe School’s Initiative The ASVIOL Support Initiative’s dedication to safe school initiatives is crucial for promoting a nurturing and protective environment, where students can learn, grow, and thrive without fear of sexual violence, bullying, discrimination, or other threats to their well-being. These initiatives include various strategies, policies, and practices aimed at creating safe, inclusive, and supportive school communities that prioritize the physical, emotional, and psychological safety of all students. By fostering a culture of respect, empathy, and consent for all members of the school community, these initiatives help build a safer and healthier environment for everyone.

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Project: Advocacy for the VAPP Act

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Advocacy for the VAPP Act Our organization’s key Ostrategy in addressing gender-based violence is through policy advocacy. We have been actively working towards the domestication of the Violence Against Person Prohibition Act (VAPP). To support this goal, we pushed for the domestication of the VAPP Act under the campaign tagged #NorthNormal. This campaign was carried out in Borno State Nigeria and other northern states, saw an active engagement of policymakers and community leaders in theimplementation of the act.

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Project: Community Outreach in IDP Camps

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Community Outreach in IDP Camps As an organisation we strive to provide educational and informative outreach programs to marginalized and vulnerable communities, such as those residing in Internally Displaced Camps. Our goal is to empower individuals to stand together as a united front in the fight against sexual and genderbased violence within their community

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