
Breaking the Silence: Ending Female Genital Mutilation in Nigeria
Written By Efayeobase Thomas Ofem
Every year on February 6, the world comes together to observe the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). This day serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing struggles faced…

From Silence to Strength: How Adolescents in the FCT Are Taking Charge of Their Sexual and Reproductive Health
Adolescence is a time of curiosity, discovery, and transformation. But for many young people in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), it is also a time of uncertainty, shaped by misinformation, societal taboos, and limited access to sexual and…

Tech as a Catalyst: Transforming career paths and community impact for Nigerian youth
Written by: Deborah Folayinka Olayinka
With Nigeria's youth population estimated at 151 million, the tech sector offers critical pathways to address social and economic challenges. Education as a Vaccine (EVA) combines technology with advocacy,…

Empowering Adolescents Through Technology: My Question and Answer's Transformative Approach to Sexual Health in Nigeria
Sexual health in Nigeria is often shrouded in stigma, making it difficult for young people, especially girls, to access reliable SRH information. Adolescents frequently turn to peers or unreliable sources for guidance, resulting in widespread…

From Crisis to Solutions: Contributions from Nigeria's 2024 HIV Prevention Conference
Lead Writers: Amaechi Peace Chiamaka and Bernard Otu Assim-ita
HIV remains a significant public health challenge in Nigeria, which ranks fourth globally in terms of HIV burden. According to 2019 estimates, approximately 1.8 million people…

Obstetric Fistula: Laws, can be a Menace
Lead Writer: Bernard Otu Assim-ita
Obstetric fistula is a devastating childbirth injury caused by prolonged, obstructed labour, resulting in a hole between the birth canal and bladder or rectum which leaves women leaking urine, faeces, or…

Civil Society Statement On The Declaration By The Minister Of Education on Family Life and HIV Education (FLHE)
“In the aftermath of the 66th ministerial session of the National Council on Education held on November 3rd 2022, we have received with great disappointment the news of the directive by the Honourable Minister for Education, Hon…

FLHE SPELLING BEE: FIRST OF ITS KIND
The first Family Life and HIV/AIDS Education (FLHE) Spelling Bee was held by Education as a Vaccine in honour of the International Day of the Girl Child, which is held every year in October. The theme for the year is "Our time is now—our rights,…

Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Act: An Illustration
1 in 3 women worldwide have experienced one or more forms of gender-based violence in their lifetime.
The Violence against Persons Prohibition Act supports the rights of persons. The law prohibits all forms of violence in private and public…

