Enabling Violence – How Society Normalises Workplace Sexual Harassment
A major concern with underreporting is that it worsens the behaviour as it further pushes the boundaries of misconduct, perpetuating a cycle of abuse and non-accountability.
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‘Invest to Prevent’ against Violence
The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women will mark the launch of the UNiTE campaign (Nov 25- Dec 10) — an initiative of 16 days of activism concluding on the day that commemorates the International Human Rights Day (10 December).(UN.Org, 2024). The UNITE campaign has identified 3 points to consider – Revitalise[…]
Re-thinking women inclusivity- Closing the gap between the rural and urban divide.
3 out of 36 States in Nigeria are working towards the inclusion of women in leadership and decision making positions. Kwara. Ebonyi and Ekiti States have intentionally created spaces, trained and equipped women and elevated these women into the helm of affairs. The combined representation of leaders in these 3 states show women working in[…]
Victimhood Rhetoric: Is this causing more harm than good?
Men get raped, boys get molested, men get abused, men get sexually harassed. The question is then when will society de- categorise bodies and victimhood? Men are victims and so are women. This means that men can be weak, vulnerable, lack strength, need protection and can be powerless.