In commemoration of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, I’m using this opportunity to once again speak out against this depressing scourge. According to data from the World Health Organization, 1 in 3 women (around 736 million)…
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Violence against women and girls is an unacceptable violation of basic human rights. It is so widespread that ending it must be a global public health priority. As a woman and someone blessed to have a platform, I made…
Lola is a respected, successful banker making a name for herself in her professional and social circles. But at home in the eyes of her husband, she is nothing but a punching bag. How does she value herself and…
Ify thought she had met the man of her dreams online. After a series of chats, it was time to meet in person. But when he showed up, he was far from who she thought he was. In the…
After repeated incidents of battering and severe domestic abuse, Alero leaves her matrimonial home. But in a shocking response, her parents urge her to return to her abusive husband. What will be the outcome of this reckless decision? Each…
How do you respond to an abusive situation when the victim isn’t you, but someone close to you? What do you say? Should you do something? What difference does a neighbor’s intervention make when a life is at stake?…
Someone you know is being abused. Would you call the authorities and put a stop to it or ignore the situation because it’s “none of your business”?…… A woman moves into a new house and finds her neighbours in…
What would you do if you had a wife who physically, verbally, and emotionally abuses you? What would do you if you feel humiliated by a controlling and abusive female partner? Is this an ideal situation? Should our society…
A young lady is faced with a difficult decision when she becomes a victim of violent abuse from the man she is engaged to. Will she go ahead with the wedding or will she call off the engagement? …
Linda, a victim of gender-based violence, is distraught when friends discourage her from reporting her husband to the Police. But she does anyway, and the support she finds is both shocking and welcoming. A victim of sexual or gender-based…
A teenage victim of sexual violence goes to the police to seek justice, but her journey takes a different twist when she meets a group of police officers who make her feel like the offender rather than the victim.…
The prevalence of sexual harassment of female students in tertiary institutions is worrisome. Many students are threatened with exam failure or other disturbing consequences if they refuse to succumb. In this short film, we attempt to capture a scenario…
A beautiful thing happens when people unite for a common cause. We harness the power of our unique strengths and tap into immense possibilities. On this special International Women’s Day, I’m calling on everyone to raise our voices against…