Lekki LCDA joins Lagos State in marking Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness Month Civil servants across the State wear purple to symbolize solidarity Chairman Kasali reaffirms commitment to end gender-based violence in society Lekki Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has joined other civil servants across Lagos State in marking the start of Domestic and Sexual … Read more
Gisèle Pelicot’s ex-husband, Dominique Pelicot, 72, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after being found guilty of drugging, raping, and enabling dozens of men to assault her over nearly a decade. The case, heard in Avignon, southern France, marks the country’s largest-ever rape trial. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant … Read more
No fewer than 110 elderly residents in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, have been brutally killed in a gang-led massacre, according to the National Human Rights Defence Network (RNDDH). The violence, cantered in the Wharf Jérémie area of Cité Soleil, was reportedly orchestrated by gang leader Monel Felix, also known as Mikano, following the death of his son … Read more
The First Lady of Lagos State, Joke Sanwo-Olu, has once again taken the helm in the fight against domestic and sexual violence as she joins the flag-off event for the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness Month, an initiative that takes place annually in September. This year’s campaign, highlighted by the hashtags #sgbv and … Read more
Sexual and domestic violence cases are often discussed in the context of women, but data shows men are also victims. According to Lagos government data, at least 70 men have reported being victims in the state. Notwithstanding, statistics show that women are overwhelmingly more likely to suffer sexual and domestic violence. Eko Hot Blog reports … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has been ranked Number 1 in the prevention and response to Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in the country. The state’s ranking was announced at the official launch of the “WOMANITY INDEX” by Invictus Africa, in partnership with BudgIT Foundation and support from the Ford Foundation. Speaking … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has reacted to a viral video of a boy boasting to his friends about raping a girl. In the video which went viral on Tuesday, the boy was heard narrating how the girl refused to have sex with him and told … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has received and handled over 5,624 cases from August 2022 till date. These cases range from Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Rape, Child abuse and Physical Assault, among other vices. EDITOR’S PICKS AU Suspends Gabon After Millitary Coup Ego, Former Lagbaja’s Backup … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), in collaboration with the Lagos State Police Command, has arraigned one Mr. Ife Adekoya for allegedly defiling a 12-year-od daughter of his neighbour at Imota area of Ikorodu, Lagos. Speaking on the incident on Thursday, the Executive Secretary of DSVA, Titilola … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has reiterated its commitment to strengthening collaborative efforts with the State Police Command towards curbing the menace of domestic and sexual violence as well as providing necessary support to victims of abuse. According to a statement posted on the state government’s … Read more
The Lagos DSVA is a frontline government agency in the war against domestic and sexual violence. The agency has been at the forefront of protecting several victims of sexual and domestic violence in the past. It recently rescued a woman from her abusive husband, a community leader, in Lagos. Eko Hot Blog reports that the … Read more
The Lagos sexual violence agency recently held an interactive programme on child protection. At least 30 parents attended the event. The agency’s boss said the programme was aimed at tackling the trend of “rape culture” in primary and secondary schools. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has … Read more
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) met with 400 parents over the weekend to discuss safeguarding children from the threat of domestic and sexual violence. EDITOR’S PICKS CBN Extends Deadline For Exchange Of Old Naira Notes Tragedy Strikes In Lagos As Container Crushes 9 Bus Passengers To Death At Ojuelegba How CBN Will … Read more
The empowerment programme recently held in Lagos State. 104 survivors of sexual and gender-based violence benefitted from the agency’s business grant programme. The state’s solicitor-general urged the survivors to drive positive societal changes. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has empowered 104 high-risk survivors of Sexual and … Read more
Lagos government has asked parents to watch their children and be wary of sexual abuse during the festive period. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government through the Executive Secretary, Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency, Mrs. Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, has called on parents and guardians to pay close attention to their children, especially during … Read more
Lagos has launched a domestic and sexual violence case management system. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (LSDSVA) has launched the Domestic and Sexual Violence case Management System. EDITOR’S PICKS Lagos Govt To Partner Private Sector In Building Regulatory Process Ajah Killing: Lagos Govt Will Ensure Justice Is … Read more
Ekohotblog earlier reported that the Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has signed the bill prohibiting open cattle grazing in the state and establishment of domestic and sexual violence agency into law. See below, photo session during the anti-open grazing bill signing.
…the DSVRT attended to an average of 150 new cases monthly, adding that the team provided a coordinated response… The Lagos State Government, through its Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team (DSVRT), has handled 10,007 domestic and sexual violence cases in two years. Chairman of DSVRT and Lagos State Commissioner for Justice and Attorney-General, Moyosore … Read more
The wife of Ondo State Governor, Mrs Betty Akeredolu, has pledged her readiness to partner with relevant stakeholders to end cases of sexual violence in the state. Akeredolu spoke on Tuesday in Akure at a stakeholders meeting on gender-based sexual violence. Read Also: Another Lawmaker In Ondo Assembly Suspended According to her, an action plan … Read more
Governor of Ekiti state, Kayode Fayemi, says the state will promulgate the policy of no bail for rapist in the state. Fayemi said this during the signing a of bill protecting children from sexual violence into law. The bill entitled “Compulsory Treatment and Care for Child Victims of Sexual Violence Law, 2020” was recently passed … Read more