NAPTIP: 58% of SGBV Survivors in Nigeria Don't Seek Help

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has expressed concern over the high rate of unreported sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in Nigeria, revealing that 58% of survivors do not seek help or report their experiences. This statistic was presented during a two-day SGBV Media Corps Workshop organized by NAPTIP, with support from the European Union's Support to End Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (ESGBV) Programme, implemented by the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA).

The workshop also launched the SGBV Media Corps, aimed at enhancing journalists' capacity to report on SGBV ethically and accurately. The initiative targets the Federal Capital Territory and the states of Benue, Kaduna, and Oyo, focusing on improving public engagement and access to reliable information on SGBV prevention and response.

Facilitator Toyin Adewale-Gabriel highlighted that 21% of Nigerian women aged 15 to 49 have experienced physical or sexual violence, emphasizing the importance of responsible media reporting to encourage survivors to seek assistance.