Tag: sexual abuse
Over 200K kids sexually abused by French Catholic priests
The head of the French conference of bishops, Eric de Moulins-Beaufort, said the Church was shamed. He asked for forgiveness…
Sanwo-Olu tells domestic violence, sexual abuse victims to speak out
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday urged victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse not to be afraid…
Father in court for sexually abusing 4-year-old daughter
A 35-year-old man, Onyebuchi Ezema on Tuesday appeared in an FCT High Court Lugbe, Abuja, for sexually abusing his four-year-old…
2 Catholic priests from hell jailed for sexually abusing deaf kids
Two Roman Catholic priests were each sentenced to more than 40 years in prison in Argentina for sexually abusing deaf…
Sex for grade: More victims encouraged to speak out
The Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Kaduna State Chapter, has urged female victims of sexual abuse in universities and other…
Sexual abuse, kidnapping, cultism: NAWOJ calls for sensitization
The Delta Chapter of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has stressed the need for sensitization on the dangers…
Why Cases of Sexual Abuse Remain Unreported
By Funmi Peter Omale I really detest doing this, but I think it’s high time I did. The social media…
Sexual exploitation: UN records 64 allegations in 3 months
The UN received 64 new allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse, involving 77 victims, between July and September, across its…
Sexual abuse ‘part of ordinary life’ in North Korea – HRW
Sexual abuse is so common in North Korea “it has come to be accepted as part of ordinary life,” Human…
Sexual abuse: Pope Francis summons meeting of key bishops
Pope Francis has summoned the heads of national Catholic bishops conferences from around the world to the Vatican in February…
UN receives 70 cases of sexual abuse, exploitation, in 3 months
The UN said it received 70 new allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse across all its entities and implementing partners,…
UN receives 70 cases of sexual abuse, exploitation
The UN said it received 70 new allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse across all its entities and implementing partners,…
IDP: Senate to investigate sexual abuse, violence allegations
The President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, on Thursday expressed the senate’s readiness to investigate all allegations related to…
Sexual abuse: Pope accepts resignation of 3 Chilean bishops
Pope Francis has accepted the resignations of three Chilean bishops following sex abuse scandals, including Bishop Juan Barros of Osorno,…
New York state attorney-general resigns over report he abused women
New York state Attorney-General Eric Schneiderman resigned on Monday after allegations of physical abuse by four women were reported in…
54 cases of sexual abuse reported in first quarter of 2018 – UN Chief
The UN received allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse in 54 separate cases in the first three months of the…
Sexual abuse: Group condemns recurrence among girls-child
Girls and Youth Re-integration Network (GYRIN), an NGO, has decried the recurring sexual abuse among girl-children in the country. It…
Sexual Abuse: Pope Francis apologises for cases within catholic church
Pope Francis has apologised for cases of sexual abuse by clergy in the Catholic Church, saying he felt “pain and…
News Analysis: Plateau women strangled for refusing sex
A man returned to his house at 1 a.m., insisted on having sex with his wife that had spent the…
Group Drums Support Against Sexual Abuse In FCT
Mrs Chinyere Eyoh, Executive Director, Sexual Offences Awareness and Victims Rehabilitation (SOAR) Initiative, says the group’s advocacy has broken the…
Man arraigned for raping his 3 daughters
For allegedly raping his three daughters, a 48-year-old man, Micheal Ogbar, on Tuesday appeared before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court.…
“I was sexually abused”- Rita Edochie
Popular Nollywood actress, Mrs Rita Edochie said she was a victim of sexual abuse many years ago and called on…
UN decries Boko Haram’s sexual abuse of captives
Ms Zainab Bangura, UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, on Wednesday decried reported rape and…
Sexually Abused Celebrities Open Up
Eromosele Ebhomele Many Nigerians may not have known that beyond the smile and happy mien of some celebrities in the…
One in 10 girls sexually abused – Unicef
A United Nations reports says about 120 million girls around the world which is slightly over one in 10 girls…
Solidstar Joins The Fight Against Rape
Funsho Arogundade Worried over the rising incidents of rape, particularly child sexual abuse, in Nigeria, Solidstar, Afro-pop music star, has…
Married Man, 2 Others Charged With Rape
A 7-year old girl who was a victim of sexual abuse has narrated to the police how she was serially…
Tina’s Trip To Hell
Tina Okpara, the girl that was sexually abused by former footballer, Godwin Okpara, puts her experience in print via My…
How Eagles Star Okpara Turned Me Into Sex Slave —Tina
Tina Okpara, the teenage girl who was serially raped by Super Eagles star, Godwin Okpara, has released a book, detailing…
Father Jailed For Impregnating Daughter
A 54-year old generator repairer has been sent to jail for allegedly sleeping with his 16-year old daughter and impregnating…