As reports of domestic and sexualized violence surge under lockdown in Nigeria, NGOs and government agencies must adapt their responses to meet the challenge.
an increase in domestic and sexual violence cases against women by more than 50 percent, according to the Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team , the government body responsible for cases of sexual and gender-based violence in Lagos State.
It’s an extraordinary increase, especially given how difficult it is for victims to make calls when trapped at home with their abuses. “The major mental health issues for victims are mood swings, depression, and struggling to stay positive for their children,” said Angel Yinkore, team lead for the mental health and psychosocial services department at the Stand to End Rape Initiative , a nonprofit providing prevention mechanisms and supporting survivors with psychosocial services.
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