Policy Report: Addressing Nigeria’s Shadow Pandemic of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence
. . . Four Years After the COVID-19 Lockdown, Nigeria, including other African countries, Grapples with Rising Cases of Femicide.
By ERU
. . . Four Years After the COVID-19 Lockdown, Nigeria, including other African countries, Grapples with Rising Cases of Femicide.
By ERU
The sessions will introduce participants to cutting-edge investigative techniques in digital forensics, including OSINT tools, geolocation, chronolocation and other verification methods. Participants will also attend the conference, including more than 20 training sessions offered during the event.
. . .a charter to ending violence against women journalists in Nigeria and across the globe.
Women journalists worldwide are facing increasing violence, harassment, and intimidation, threatening their safety and freedom to report.
According to a LightRay! Media’s investigation into the rising trend, female journalists are more likely to experience physical and emotional harm, including sexual harassment and assault. Online harassment, discrimination, and marginalization are also pervasive.
Defying time, Cécile’s and Margaret Inspiring stories of resilience prove that age is but a number as they shatter age-long myths about being a Centinarian.
This special focus by LightRay! shows why an unstoppable spirit is not bound by time or social boxes whether they are real or imagined.
By Surabhi Shrivastava
In this special LightRay! Media Empowering a Brighter Future: Celebrating the International Day of the Girl Child series, we put together a collage of young African teens and adults between the ages of 11 to 25 who are spreading their #BlackGirlMagic across the globe.
October 11th marks the International Day of the Girl Child, a global observance declared by the United Nations in 2012. This day serves as a catalyst for promoting girls’ empowerment, advocating for their rights, and addressing the unique challenges they face. The theme “My Voice, Our Equal Future” emphasizes the importance of listening to girls’ voices as well as boys to create a more equitable world.
The International Day of the Girl Child highlights the disparities and inequalities that girls encounter daily, including:
– Limited access to education and healthcare
– Child marriage and teenage pregnancy
– Gender-based violence and discrimination
– Lack of representation in leadership and decision-making
However, empowering girls is only half the equation. To create a truly inclusive and equitable society, it’s essential to engage and educate boys as well. By involving boys in the conversation, we can:
– Break down harmful gender stereotypes
– Foster healthy relationships and mutual respect
– Promote positive masculinity
– Encourage boys to become allies and advocates for girls’ rights
On this International Day of the Girl Child, we recognize that empowering both girls and boys is crucial for achieving:
– Gender equality
– Social justice
– Economic growth
– Sustainable development
In celebration of the International Day of the Girl Child, we shine a spotlight on remarkable young Black girls who are breaking barriers and achieving excellence in STEM, writing, speaking, and career achievements. Their stories serve as inspiration and testament to the potential of girls everywhere.
Every May 28 marks world menstrual hygiene day, it’s a day to raise awareness about the importance of good menstrual hygiene, ensure access to menstrual products for all, and break the stigmas associated with menstruation. But it’s quite unfortunate we are yet to achieve this, especially in Nigeria.
Photo Credit: Alexander Sergienko.
The protest, a testament to the power of unity and collective action, sent a clear message to the government: that the intimidation and harassment of journalists will no longer be tolerated. The arbitrary arrests, detentions, and harassment of journalists have become all too familiar in Nigeria, with many facing trumped-up charges and intimidation tactics for simply doing their job.
By Collins Odigie Ojiehanor
The #DontPoliceMySpeech protest at the Federal Ministry of Justice saw a remarkable turnout! We were thrilled to see a large number of young journalists, under 30, passionately advocating for press freedom. The significant representation of women, outnumbering men, was an encouraging sign of a brighter future for journalism an women’s advocacy within the media landscape. As we fight for the rights of journalists and citizens alike, it’s heartening to see the next generation of journalists stepping up to carry the baton. Together, we’ll ensure the power of the pen and voice never fades. #All4One&One4All” – ED, LightRay! Media.