The EU/UN Spotlight Initiative in partnership with WARIF Virtual Classroom sessions on the Prevention of Campus Sexual Violence.
The EU-UN Spotlight Initiative: initiated by the European Union and the United Nations is a programme focused on eliminating all forms of violence against women and girls in Nigeria. The Prevention of Campus Sexual Violence is a project implemented by Women at Risk International Foundation (WARIF) sponsored by the Spotlight Initiative. The project will be based in tertiary institutions within Lagos state and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to address and tackle student related concerns with sexual and gender-based violence on their respective campuses.
This project is aimed at increasing the awareness of sexual and gender-based violence in tertiary institutions and reduce its prevalence by promoting the adoption of polices and strategies or assisting in the strengthening of these policies where they already exist to prevent these acts of violence on campuses in select tertiary institutions in Lagos. Digital and physical safe spaces will also be advocated for and implemented in institutions where possible.
WORTH
- The project will educate students on national laws and policies, and school policies related to gender-based violence.
- This will enable the beneficiaries to remain committed to supporting the government and the people of Nigeria to end sexual harassment in tertiary education institutions across the country.
- Applicants who complete the virtual education classroom programme would receive a certificate of completion and stand the chance to be invited to the Lagos regional symposium on ending gender violence-related issues.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicant must:
- Dedicate a mandatory minimum of 1 hour weekly to in-person/virtual training sessions for a 4-week period
- Commit to participating in group activities
- Complete all course content within the stipulated time
- Have a strong interest in issues relating to gender equality, preventing violence, and/or community development
Application criteria
- Be an enrolled approved student of any Nigerian tertiary institution
- Have a valid student ID card
- Be 16 years or older as of May 1st
DEADLINE: May 3, 2021.
To apply and for more information visit here
