Ezinne Akudo, Miss Nigeria 2013, has officially opened the
doors to her Rape Crisis Centre in Lagos. The 24-year-old former beauty queen
had a launch for her Rape Crisis Centre today with pressmen in attendance as
she shared the vision and mission of the new safe house.
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| With Mrs. Omotola Rotimi (Director, Office of the Public Defender) and the Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team (DSVRT) |
According to Ezinne Akudo, “We live in a world where women
are abused daily and are unable to speak up. One out of four women experience
some form of sexual violence in their lifetime. This crime can take place at
anytime and can happen to anyone regardless of tribe, religion or social class.
Sadly, the society’s response to this heinous crime has led victims to believe
that silence is the best option. However, Speaking up is our greatest weapon in
this fight against sexual violence.”
The Centre with provide free services in the areas of Crisis
Response, Counseling & Support, Court Advocacy, Education & Outreach
with the support of the Lagos State Office of the Public Defender, The Domestic
and Sexual Violence response team and the Mirabel Center.
The Eight Foundation Rape Crisis Center is located at 1A
Kola Adeniyan Close, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, Nigeria.
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