11th August, 2024
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), has developed an online educational preventive tool for children against Sexual and Gender Based Violence.
“I am a Child” is an online course, curated for children which gives them access to available resources on Sexual and Gender Based Violence, and other related issues.
This initiative is part of efforts by the Lagos State Government to leverage technology in ensuring that children are equipped with information on how to protect themselves from Sexual & Gender Based Violence, in and around their environment.
According to a statement issued by Adejoke Ladenegan Oginni, Head, Public Affairs, DSVA, this initiative is targeted at children within ages 5-12 years old.
It also features two beginner courses (Your Rights as a Child and My Body) and an intermediate course (My Passport of Rights).
“I am a child” is live hence we implore schools, parents/guardians to facilitate and encourage their wards to take the *FREE* courses on the website www.iamachild.org.ng
“We use this medium to urge parents to take advantage of this resource to educate their children and wards especially during the holidays
“Finally, it is our hope that this Online Certified Course would assist children with recognising and preventing abuse,” the agency said.
