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Ending Violence Against Women (EVAW)
Ending Violence Against Women (EVAW) demands urgent, unified action. At Women for Civil Rights & Liberties Org, we are dedicated to breaking the cycle of gender-based violence and empowering survivors to reclaim their lives.
To build a world where women live free from fear, our organization focuses on three critical pillars.
Prevention & Education: Breaking the cycle of abuse early through community awareness.
Legal Reforms: Advocating for systemic change and stricter protections.
Comprehensive Survivor Support: Providing immediate resources for healing and independence.
We know that seeking justice and healing can be overwhelming, which is why we provide a safe, confidential space to guide you through every step of your journey.
How We Can Help:
Professional Counselling: Compassionate psychological support to help survivors heal from trauma and rebuild their emotional strength.
Direct Legal Support: Expert legal aid, representation, and advocacy to help survivors navigate the justice system, secure protective orders, and hold perpetrators accountable.
Empowerment Resources: Practical guidance and tools to help women achieve the safety and financial independence they deserve.
Reach Out to Us Today
You do not have to walk this path alone. For free, confidential counselling or professional legal support, contact our team directly:
Phone: +234 8135560744
Email: info@wcrlo.org
We are here to listen, protect, and stand by you.
Domestic Violence Against Women — Victims
The Case of Valerie (Acid Attack Survivor)
The Incident: Valerie was targeted in a premeditated acid attack by an aggrieved ex-partner who refused to accept the end of their relationship, leaving her with severe facial disfigurement and blindness in one eye.
The Impact: Through extensive medical activism and community fundraising, she underwent multiple reconstructive surgeries and now works closely with advocacy groups to demand stricter regulation on the sale of industrial acids.
Nigerian gospel singer Osinachi Nwachukwu died on April 8, 2022, following years of severe domestic abuse inflicted by her husband. While initial reports cited throat cancer, an autopsy and family testimonies revealed her death resulted from fatal injuries, including a chest kick. Her husband, Peter Nwachukwu, was tried at the FCT High Court in Abuja and, on April 28, 2025, found guilty of 23 charges—including culpable homicide, spousal battery, and cruelty to children—and sentenced to death by hanging.
May her soul rest in peace 💔
In April 2021, Mr. Akpan lured Iniubong Umoren, a 26-year-old university graduate, to his home in Uyo with a fake job offer. He then raped and murdered her, burying her body in a shallow grave.
May her soul rest in peace 💔
Cynthia Udoka Osokogu was a Nigerian woman who was stalked on Facebook, lured from her residence in Abuja to a Lagos hotel under the pretext of business, then drugged, robbed, raped and killed in 2012.
May her soul rest in peace 💔
22-year-old fashion designer Oluwabamise Ayanwola was killed by Andrew Nice Ominikoron, a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) driver. On May 2, 2025, a Lagos State High Court convicted him and sentenced him to death by hanging for her murder and sexual assault.
May her soul rest in peace 💔
United Kingdom-based Nigerian man, Olubunmi Abodunde, beat his wife, Taiwo, to death.
Late Mrs Chioma Nwaka was killed by her husband Mr Obiozor Nwaka at Eziezekwe Village in Abagana, Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State.
Her husband had been suspecting his wife of having a secret affair. On the evening of 21/01/2025, when late Mrs Chioma returned from an outing, her husband poured fuel on her and set her ablaze. She was rushed to the hospital but unfortunately died on 22/01/2025.
May her soul rest in peace 💔
Empowering Lagos Women: Community Outreach on Legal Rights & Violence Prevention
Empowerment begins the moment access to knowledge replaces isolation. When women and community members understand their legal rights and the protective frameworks available to them, the path from vulnerability to action becomes clear.
Key Legal & Social Support Frameworks
Human Rights Advocacy: Fundamental rights guarantee safety, freedom from discrimination, and access to due process. Knowing how to report violations to national human rights commissions or local legal aid organizations is the first step toward accountability.
Child Protection Protocols: Safeguarding children requires recognizing signs of abuse, exploitation, or neglect. Mandated reporting pathways, child helplines, and emergency protective orders exist to immediately remove minors from hazardous environments.
Domestic Violence Prevention: Safety planning is critical—identifying safe shelter options, securing vital documents, and obtaining emergency protection/restraining orders through civil or criminal courts.
Navigating Legal Systems: Accessing justice often involves navigating public defenders, pro bono legal assistance networks, and local family courts.
Immediate Emergency Resources we can offer the victim: State Domestic Violence Hotlines (24/7 confidential crisis intervention and shelter referrals), Child Helpline Network contacts, and Legal Aid Societies offering free or low-cost representation.
Knowledge transforms passive endurance into informed action.
Shining a Light on Rights and Justice: Our Community Outreach
Across local communities in Lagos, silence and a lack of access to legal information often leave women vulnerable to abuse and exploitation. Through direct outreach sessions, we meet women where they are to break down complex legal frameworks and provide practical tools for safety, justice, and self-advocacy.
Understanding Legal Rights: Educating women on their rights under the Lagos State Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) law, marital protections, and basic human rights.
Recognizing and Preventing Violence: Equipping women to identify the early warning signs of physical, emotional, sexual, and economic abuse.
Actionable Safety Planning: Sharing step-by-step strategies for emergency situations, including securing vital documents and identifying community safe spaces.
Direct Access to Support & Justice: Connecting women directly with legal aid resources, social workers, safe shelters, and channels like the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA).
Replacing Vulnerability with Education: Protecting Our Women and Children Seminar
True community development begins when people understand their rights. Our recent public enlightenment drive focused on giving women the tools they need to protect themselves and their children.
These photos capture moments of active learning, shared stories, and united voices from women enlightenment events organized or Co-Chaired by WCRLO.
Standing Up for Safety: Community Education on Girls' Rights and Abuse Prevention
At Brain Scholar Secondary School in Alagbole, Akute in Ogun State, we gathered young girls for an interactive seminar focused on self-advocacy, personal safety, and human rights.
Understanding Girls’ Rights: Educating students on their fundamental rights, bodily autonomy, and equal access to safe educational environments.
Abuse Prevention & Awareness: Teaching students to recognize physical, emotional, and sexual abuse.
Actionable Steps & Reporting: Providing clear, confidential channels to report abuse and contact legal aid networks or helplines.
By equipping young girls in Ogun State with clear legal and social knowledge, we turn vulnerability into confidence.
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