Nigerians have joined the world in speaking out against gender-based violence as they mark the 16 Days of Activism.
The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is an international campaign to challenge violence against women and girls.
The Activism started on Monday, November 25 and on that day, Nigeria launched its first national sexual offenders register, which will contain the names of all those prosecuted for sexual violence since 2015.
The Sexual Offender Register is a step towards fighting against abuse in the country.
The Sex Offenders Register was an event graced by the UN deputy secretary-general Aminu Mohammed, the Honorable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq, Honorable Minister of Women Affairs Dame Pauline Tallen, The Director-General NAPTIP Dame Julie Okah-Donli. pic.twitter.com/iXYpp6iKXG
— NAPTIP (@naptipnigeria) November 25, 2019
The Vice President was represented by the Solicitor General of the Federation, Mr Dayo Apata. Also present was the First Lady of Ekiti State Erelu Bisi Fayemi.
The sex offenders register is a positive response from the government to tackle sexual abuse and gender-based violence. pic.twitter.com/CnQ8Aj1ONK— NAPTIP (@naptipnigeria) November 25, 2019
Nigerians have taken to Twitter to share their opinions on this
#SexOffendersRegisterNG#HerStoryOurStoryNG
Today I join my voice to highlight the realities of sexual violence and the launch of the Nigerian Sex Offenders Register. Join us as we say #NoMeansNo pic.twitter.com/XU6G16TVOd— Bikiya Graham-Douglas (@bikiyaGD) November 25, 2019
#SexOffendersRegisterNG
"The idea is NOT to have anyone name in the register but TO serve as deterrent"
"The Register is NOT just for women, it's for all of US; for Politicians, it's NOT just for this administration"https://t.co/dP1eAv5nb1#HerStoryOurStoryNG#orangetheworld pic.twitter.com/YK06sMWTDA— Girls' Power Initiative (GPI) Nigeria (@girlspowerinit) November 25, 2019
“This register is long overdue… Women and young girls are exposed to GBV especially sexual based violence … often forced into survival sex to meet their daily needs…” Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq in her welcome remarks #HerstoryOurStoryNG #SexOffendersRegisterNG #HERstory pic.twitter.com/1i8KPavUlY
— ? ? ? (@Skittled_KitKat) November 25, 2019
The elimination of violence against women is a responsibility of all.We are proud to be involved & present at the 2019 launching of the Nigerian Sexual Offenders Register, kick-starting the 16 days activism to end Gender-Based Violence.#SexOffendersRegisterNG#HerStoryOurStoryNG pic.twitter.com/V192sj7BPc
— #Tech4Justice (@citizen_gavel) November 25, 2019
“…to all the men the register is not just for women, it is for all of us to support … to the sisters, it is time for us to rally around and support this register…” #SexOffendersRegisterNG #HERstory #HerstoryOurstoryNG
— ? ? ? (@Skittled_KitKat) November 25, 2019
How can we make sure that the people we have entrusted our children to are not sex offenders? National Sexual Offenders Register is can become one level of due diligence in child protection. #HerStoryOurStoryNG #SARCs #16DaysOfActivism #SexOffendersRegisterNG #16Days pic.twitter.com/HXuO6JZS2X
— Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (@CJIDAfrica) November 25, 2019
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