Nigeria’s social justice org advancing gender equality & an end to SGBV through advocacy & support|📧: contactus
@standtoendrape
.org|☎️08095967000, 09062010450
Sex with a consent, is only sex. There is no such a thing as 'consensual sex' or 'non-consensual sex', that is rape. There is sex or rape. Rape is not a type of sex. You wouldnt say 'breathing swimming' or 'non-breathing swimming'. You say swimming or drowning.
We are super proud to have been involved in this undercover investigation into sexual harassment by lecturers in selected tertiary institutions.
We cannot wait for you to see the full documentary on Monday, October 7th!
#SexforGrades
For the past year, BBC Africa Eye has been secretly investigating sexual harassment by lecturers at West Africa's most prestigious universities.
Stay tuned... 👁
#BBCAfricaEye
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#SexForGrades
Happy birthday Busola Dakolo. Today and as always, we celebrate you. We wish you more strength and light upon your path.
Your voice matters and your strength is incredible. We stand with you as we continue to promote social justice.
Have a lovely year ahead. 💪🏽🎉🎂
PRESS STATEMENT: Ms Seyitan Babatayo on her criminal complaint of rape against Mr Oladapo Daniel Oyebanji and the timeline of events since she shared her experience.
We have received so many messages and we are now very much aware of the ongoing sexual harassment(s) within various Nigerian tertiary institutions. This is only the beginning for us!
#SexforGrades
We can confirm that we have retrieved
@GoodnessAdeosun
’s medical report from UCH, Ibadan. We will continue to work with our partners, Citizen Gavel to get her justice. Thank you!
#StandtoEndRape
I wish I had the money to open a hospital just specifically for rape victims, so that they can present there immediately after the incident.
Because I don’t know why it’s taking a federal hospital months to produce my medical report?
By Dec 9 makes it a year my birthday nothin
We are deeply saddened by the killing of peaceful protesters at the Lekki tollgate. The situation may trigger & in recognizing the importance of mental health, we have counsellors/therapists on-ground to support you. Contact us via our hotline or .
#EndSARS
Press Statement: In line w/ our key values— integrity & transparency; this is a detailed report of STER & partner NGO’s intervention in the case of Ms Seyitan Babatayo against Mr Oyebanjo (aka D'Banj).
As an NGO, STER remains committed to supporting survivors of SGBV in Nigeria.
Last year, we protested the illegal raid & sexual abuse of women by police officers in Abuja. Through
#EndSARS
protests, we have seen more cases of
#PoliceBrutality
detailing sexual abuse & violence meted out to women and we reiterate our stance to
#EndSARS
and
#EndSWAT
Stand to End Rape Initiative stands with our sisters in Abuja and against police violence against women!
We stand against rape of women and female inmates by police officers.
We stand against unlawful arrests and illegal raids of women.
#AbujaPoliceRaidOnWomen
#SayHerNameNigeria
Hello
@Hey_anjiee
,
@justduns
, &
@elharsh
. We are sorry to hear about this sore experience, but are glad you found the courage to speak up.
We are committed to working with you to get justice. Please contact us via legal
@standtoendrape
.org so we can take the appropriate steps.
I tried to live with your apology
@Damolako
because I thought it was your first time but seeing that you’ve abused others as well
@justduns
@elharsh
I gathered the strength to do this.
You raped me on Nov 8, 2018 and I haven’t been the same ever since.
I deserve Justice.
Our attention has been drawn to the ongoing protests in
@Unical1975
.
We stand in solidarity with brave students who are speaking out about years of sexual harassment and abuse by Prof. Cyril Ndifon, who is now the Dean of the Faculty of Law. (1/4)
Unical female Law students have called out their Dean, Prof Cyril Ndifon. Right now they are being threatened and shushed by the establishment.
Lend your voice!
#CyrilNdifonMustGo
#ProtectOurGirls
We are 6 years old today! 💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾
We are celebrating 6 years of support, advocacy and justice. 6 years of community, awareness and progress; we couldn't have gotten here without you all. ♥️♥️♥️
Happy
#SixSTER
🎂🥳
PS: We have major news coming up.
#StandtoEndRape
Hello Folks, we’re kickstarting our
#SexualHarassmentBill
campaign to get
@NGRSenate
to announce a date for the 3rd reading. We’d like all student organisations and bodies to join us in this fight against sexual harassment in tertiary institutions.
#SexforGrades
#Standtoendrape
We have seen your tags and are fully aware of the situation. We are working with partner organizations and on-ground contacts to ensure Goodness gets justice.
#StandtoEndRape
I wish I had the money to open a hospital just specifically for rape victims, so that they can present there immediately after the incident.
Because I don’t know why it’s taking a federal hospital months to produce my medical report?
By Dec 9 makes it a year my birthday nothin
Hello
@FunkeOnafuye
thanks for tagging us, we’re happy to clarify. Consent is reversible and can be revoked at any time during a sexual encounter, refusal to respect a revoked consent is rape. If you continue after you were asked to stop, you have violated your partner’s rights.
According to these screenshots you posted, she asked you to stop, she told you she was sore and she was in tears, but you didn’t stop.
@StandtoEndRape
can help you clarify what that means. 🙂
@koladeprincess
Hello,
@koladeprincess
. So sorry to hear about this. Thank you for standing up for her. We've sent you a DM. Kindly respond. Thank you.
People of power have always taken advantage of their status and authority to groom and abuse young and vulnerable members of the society.
It is more disheartening when places that are meant to be safe becomes a place of violation.
We believe and stand with
@busoladakolo
❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you, Temi
Here's how you can donate to us
-
- 0157148304, Stand to End Rape Initiative, GTBank.
- 0031019036, Stand to End Rape Initiative, Sterling Bank.
- PayPal: STERAbuja
@standtoendrape
.org
-
#StandtoEndRape
🙏🏾
We’re saddened by the news of 16-year-old Tina who was carelessly shot and killed by a
@PoliceNG
officer in Lagos and that of 22-year-old Uwa who was raped, viciously attacked and died as a result of the injuries sustained, by perpetrators who are yet to be found and arrested.
As a social justice organisation, we stand against every form of abuse of power be it from individuals or institutions meant to protect citizens. We call on
@NigeriaGov
&
@MBuhari
to put an end to the violations perpetrated by SARS.
#EndSARSImmediately
#StandtoEndRape
Today, we PROTEST against police violence against women!
Join us in Abuja at Old Parade Ground, Area 10 and in Lagos at Old Secretariat Road, Ikeja GRA by 10 am.
Wear black tees and your determination to be HEARD!
#AbujaPoliceRaidOnWomen
#SayHerNameNigeria
#StandtoEndRape
Dear
@kikimordi
& the
@BBCAfrica
Eye team, it has been our absolute pleasure working with you. We are elated about the change that is already happening.
Thank you for this revolution! 💪🏽
#SexforGrades
Thank you to
@StandtoEndRape
Thank you for your support
Thank you for your commitment
Thank you♥️
And to
@AyodejiOsowobi
You're more than amazing. It has been quite the journey and you've been consistent every step of the way
As I said to you earlier, the work's just starting.
PRESS STATEMENT: We're partnering with
@HarvardBLSA
to create Nigeria’s first federal Sex Offenders Register and lobby the Government to mandate its use as a statutory requirement.
Read the full release here …
#StandtoEndRape
Iyabo Ojo is being an excellent active bystander! When it comes to sexual violence, we cannot afford to sit on the fence or look the other way. We must all stand up to rapists, rape apologists and systems that enable this abuse.
We must all
#StandtoEndRape
Massive thanks to everyone that showed up to demand
#StateOfEmergencyGBV
in Lagos and Abuja today and those that supported us/amplified the movement.
Remember that we are just started and must continue demanding action from our lawmakers and ourselves!
#StandtoEndRape
Starting our week on a happy note as we celebrate our founder and executive director
@AyodejiOsowobi
. Happy birthday Ayo, sending you the best and warmest wishes from
#TeamSTER
♥️
PS: We are accepting birthday gifts on her behalf, just send us a DM🙂
An interesting conversation is currently ongoing around consent, rape and sexual and gender-based violence on
#BBNaija
. It is great to see male housemates contributing to the conversation, while providing detailed context on the power dynamics between men & women.
#StandtoEndRape
Update: Dr. Boniface Igbeneghu, a lecturer at the University of Lagos who also claims to be a Pastor, has been relieved of his “ministerial assignments” by The Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria following the
#SexforGrades
exposé. cc:
@BBCAfrica
#BBCAfricaEye
Today, we come bearing our best kind of news! Justice for the crime of rape 💃🏾
Idris Ebiloma got 28 years and Ifeanyi Dike got the death sentence.
Kudos to
@dnfoundation
and everyone that protested these crimes & supported the victim/survivor.
#StandtoEndRape
The stories of young women detailed in the
#AbujaRaid
are so heartbreaking to read and a reminder of the work we all have to do in ensuring that women can exist in Nigeria.
Illegal arrests, extortion, rape, sexual assault and law subversion.
Read more 👇🏾
In Lagos, we demand
#JusticeforOchanya
as we walk tomorrow from NUJ House Alausa, Ikeja at 7am. Join us as we take a
#StandtoEndRape
.
More details about this will be communicated shortly. cc:
@bettyabah
.
Please retweet!
We’re excited about this news!
It has been a long time coming & now, the
#SexualHarassmentBill
has passed its third reading!
We look forward to
@NGRPresident
,
@MBuhari
assenting the bill into law.
Students can now look forward to learning in a safe environment!
#StandtoEndRape
We condemn the use of rape as a weapon of war in the ongoing conflict taking place in
#Tigray
, Ethiopia. Sexual violence isn’t permissible in any circumstance. We implore the President of Ethiopia,
@SahleWorkZewde
&
@PMEthiopia
,
@AbiyAhmedAli
to look into resolving the situation.
The Nigerian Governors Forum has agreed to declare a state of emergency on sexual and gender-based violence against women and children. They also renewed commitment to ensuring that offenders face the full weight of the law.
Hey survivors, your timeline is probably very triggering today. Abusers are being outed and hard but important conversations are being held. Remember you can get help and much needed support from us ❤️
Fill our form at
We love you, it was never your fault.
We congratulate
@BBCAfrica
&
@kikimordi
on the Emmy Nomination of the
#sexforgrades
documentary.
We’re proud to have been involved in this brilliant work & more proud of the conversations it opened up & the progress so far in terms of legislation with the
#SexualHarassmentBill
.
It is important that sexual abuse survivors tell their stories and continue to do so. If you have been a victim sexual abuse, we want to hear your stories and we want the world to read them as well. We'll keep you anonymous and provide a safe space. Dm us today.
#RT
Rape and pedophilia jokes are wrong across board. There is no lesser or better version of it.
We will hold Nigerian comedians accountable for inappropriate jokes because they represent our society and must use their platforms to promote respect for consent and bodily autonomy.
Dear men,
If you ever wandered what being an ally to ending sexual violence against women is, this is the energy! Call out abusive behaviors & abusers, protect survivors & take action against the perpetrators.
We NEED allies who will stand with us in 2019. Are you a
#STERAlly
?
To everyone telling me how courageous I am for appearing in the doc, it didn't feel risky at all. I believe these women and don't give a fuck about protecting a serial child rapist. Easy decision.
Many times, sexual harassment doesn’t happen out of the blues. There are often signs leading up to it. Here are 3 things you should always look out for:
When we train girls and fail to train boys equally, we forget that both genders will interact. While one gender is more enlightened, the other is ill-equipped in respecting boundaries says Prince on
#BBNaija
. To add, he says both genders experience rape and should be supported.
How do you know if you or someone you know is a rape apologist? Here are a few things to note:
1. A rape apologist has the tendency to first discredit or blame the victim while offering some form of defence for the accused. That is their first line of action.
This is a great example of Bystander Intervention, we will all put an end to rape culture if we hold perpetrators accountable and protect survivors. Be an Active Bystander today.
See something? Say something and do something 🙏🏾.
#StandtoEndRape
#SAAM
We’ve received more sexual harassment reports & are working with various stakeholders to address this.
To make an official report and for data protection, please send an email to legal
@standtoendrape
.org with adequate information as shown in the flyer.
#SexforGrades
Please RT!
We celebrate Women's Equality Day on the August 26 every year to honor the hard-fought victory of the women's suffrage movement. Women’s Equality Day has been designed to commemorate the 19th Amendment being adopted in the 1920s in the United States.
Annnnnnd she did it! Our founder
@AyodejiOsowobi
just won the Commonwealth Youth Award for Africa and Europe Region for her work in ensuring
#GenderEquality
and fighting sexual and gender-based violence. Congrats Ayo and thanks to everyone that supports/recognises our cause!
PSA to
@MobilePunch
& the General Public:
Uploading or sharing a video involving an adult in sexually explicit conduct with a child violates Section 24(1) & Interpretation under Section 58 of the Cybercrime Act, 2015. It’s our duty to protect the image of minors.
#StandtoEndRape
Dear Survivor, you can still get help during the lockdown. Though you will be home, you will not be alone. Please contact any of these numbers for immediate assistance. ❤️
#StandtoEndRape
Update:
@Ice131Queen
has been released. We thank everyone involved in this process and all those who used their platform to demand
#FreeMaryamAwaisu
.
#ArewaMeToo
continues its fight for justice.
Arbitrary arrest is a tool to silence social activists. Arresting a person who speaks up against sexual violence emboldens perpetrators & makes a statement that
#rape
& harassment is licit!
Why hasn’t the accused been apprehended for interrogation,
@NigeriaPolice
?
#ArewaMeToo
In response to the recent
#AbujaPoliceRaidonWomen
, we are working with fellow feminist organisations to organise protests in Lagos (4th May at 10am), Abuja (4th May at 10am) & Accra (11th May at 11am).
More information in the video below!👇🏾Join us!
#SayHerNameNigeria
You've asked how you can help push the
#SexualHarassmentBill
. In this thread, we are going to be sharing 11 things you should know about the bill and how you can help. Meanwhile, continue asking
@NGRSenate
when they will announce the date for the third and final reading.
This is very disturbing.
Women and sexual violence being used as weapons of war/conflict is a crime.
We hope
@HQNigerianArmy
and the Federal Government can look into this and have these men apprehended.
We also suggest a comprehensive training for the soldiers.
#StandtoEndRape
Stand to End Rape Initiative stands with our sisters in Abuja and against police violence against women!
We stand against rape of women and female inmates by police officers.
We stand against unlawful arrests and illegal raids of women.
#AbujaPoliceRaidOnWomen
#SayHerNameNigeria
We are collaborating with
@MentallyAwareNG
to coordinate long-term mental health support for victims of police brutality & victims of violence related to
#EndSARS
protests nationwide via
@endsarsmhsupprt
. If you’re a clinical psychologist, please fill the form!👇🏾
#EndSARSMHSupport
We are mapping clinical therapists across Nigeria who can provide therapy for victims of police brutality, please fill this form if this is you -
#EndSARS
#EndSARSMHSupport
Our volunteer of the month of July is
@IB_DAVIES
. Ibifubara is a Psychotherapist working with our Mental health team. She is inspired by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and lives by the mantra, ‘if life gives you pepper, Make pepper soup’.
Read more on
@quinlateefa
@FunkeOnafuye
Hello
@quinlateefa
, consent is ongoing and reversible which means sex can be stopped at any point including when the man is about to come. Please refrain from justifying rape, rape can occur even if both parties were sexual partners or in a relationship.
We are joining other movements and organisations to demand for a
#StateofEmergencyNG
on the Sexual and Gender-based violence epidemic in Nigeria.
We have had enough and we want change NOW!
#StandtoEndRape
We are glad to see the Director-General of
@WHO
,
@DrTedros
acknowledge the ongoing war crime occurring in
#Tigray
. We hope international bodies like the
@UN
will step in to hold its founding member,
@PMEthiopia
accountable in ensuring people-centered justice.
"The situation in Tigray, Ethiopia, if I use one word - is horrific. Very horrific. Rape is rampant. I don't think that the scale was seen anywhere else in the world actually. Health services destroyed, looted & the majority are not functioning."
@DrTedros
#TigrayCantWait
Know anyone directly impacted by police brutality + their family members as well as victims of violence related to
#EndSARS
, kindly share this link w/ them — . We are partnering w/
@MentallyAwareNG
to provide long-term support to them via
@endsarsmhsupprt
.
We're working with
@StandtoEndRape
to coordinate long term mental health support for victims of police brutality & their families as well as victims of violence related to the
#EndSARS
protests nationwide via
@endsarsmhsupprt
Please sign up here -
#EndSARS
Being in a place alone with the opposite sex is not consent.
People say things like “why did she go to his place if she wasn’t expecting something to happen”.
Today in Abuja & London, coalitions stood in solidarity with our sisters. We will not stand for state-sanctioned violence and assault against women.
The illegal raids must stop, the perpetrators brought to book and the women compensated.
#SayHerNameNigeria
#AbujaPoliceRaidonWomen
Laycon & Kiddwaya also highlight that schools, religious institutions & families have a role to play in shaping narratives as well as enlightening boys to shape the correct narrative on consent & sexual violence. Ozo says individuals are responsible for their actions...
#BBNaija
We’re delighted to introduce STER’s Mental Health Toolkit — a self-help kit equipped with resources that enables individuals to self manage their wellbeing in the event of a mental health-related episode, crisis or relapse. This is supported by
@queenscomtrust
.
#STERToolkit
Hello Folks, we are urgently in need of psychiatrists, psychologists and licensed/trained mental health personnel as our counselling team is currently stretched thin due to the high rate of domestic and sexual violence happening during the lockdown.
#StandtoEndRape
We are displeased by this news and call on international bodies—
@UN
&
@_AfricanUnion
to de-escalate the ongoing situation in
#Tigray
. Women & girls are unjustifiably used as collateral damage with no accountability. We implore local organisations to step-up to support survivors.
Nigeria's Sex Offenders Register is now LIVE at
What a great way to
#orangetheworld
and wonderful start to the 2019
#16DaysOfActivism
against Gender-based Violence!
We will continue to push for more CHANGE and PROGRESS and always
#StandtoEndRape
!
What is Sexual Coercion?
Sexual coercion is the act of persuading someone into unwanted sexual activity with threats, tricks, emotional manipulation or force.
At
@StandtoEndRape
, we stand against all forms of sexual and gender-based violence including wartime sexual violence in
#Tigray
. What do you stand against?
Are you triggered by the ongoing protests? Feeling overwhelmed? Take a breather and help yourself to our mental health toolkit:
Anxiety -
Depression -
PTSD -
Suicide -
#StandtoEndRape
In the meantime, if you are in Abuja, kindly join the
#JusticeforOchanya
walk tomorrow holding at the Unity Fountain, Abuja at 7am.
We have a collective responsibility to take action in the face of injustice. Kindly share this.
cc:
@EVA_Nigeria
Rape culture is a setting that normalizes rape, sexual assault and behaviours contributing to sexual violence due to societal attitudes about gender and sexuality.
What part of the normalized acts on the pyramid have you unlearned or are you still a part of rape culture?
It is incredible when young people raise their voices & take action to dismantle patriarchy & demand safe spaces for women and young girls.
Taking the advocacy into marketplace is highly significant. We salute your courage. 👏🏾
#MarketMarchYaba
was a BIG success. Big ups and huge thank yous to everyone who showed up. We had expectations, some were met, others were superseded. We stood firmly with one voice and it was clear. We have learnt a lot and can't wait to do more with what we know.
For the avoidance of doubt, coercion IS rape. And rape is a crime.
The Violence Against Persons Prohibition Law (2015) defines rape as: “if the other person does not consent to the penetration or if the consent obtained force or means of threat or intimidation of any kind..
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Chioma Okoli was arrested in September 2023.
Eight months later, she is still being held in custody.
This ordeal has caused her immense physical and psychological stress.
We lend our voices to the call for freedom for Chioma.
I can confirm that Chioma Okoli suffered a miscarriage and lost her pregnancy. I made this disclosure to the Honourable Court during yesterday’s proceedings and it was reported by pressmen who were in the court.
Prior to yesterday, we decided to keep this information private and
“She was killed because she was going after a flamboyant life style and his money”
- January 12th 2023, Ogochukwu Anene was allegedly killed by her HUSBAND over a loaf of bread.
She was not going after flamboyant lifestyle.
She didn’t go to visit him a hotel.
We want to acknowledge
@MultiChoiceGRP
and
@BBNaija
for the thoughtfulness to facilitate this conversation on
#BBNaija
. As an organization working actively in this space, we are always open to supporting with developing content and tasks for the Housemates.