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FAME Foundation Kicks Off Anti-Digital Violence Campaign for 16 Days of Activism
Joel Ajayi
FAME Foundation, a leading non-profit organisation championing the rights of women and girls, on Tuesday launched a nationwide campaign aimed at ending digital violence against women and girls as part of the globally recognised 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.
With the theme “Unite to End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls,” the Executive Director of FAME Foundation, Arabinrin Aderonke Atoyebi, announced the start of the campaign during a press conference in Abuja.
She noted that the initiative kicked off on November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and will run until December 10, 2025, the Human Rights Day.
Atoyebi emphasised that the dates are significant, symbolising the link between the fight against violence targeting women and girls and the global push for human rights protection.
She raised concerns over the rising cases of digital abuse in Nigeria, noting that increasing numbers of women and girls face cyberstalking, online harassment, abusive messaging, impersonation, and non-consensual sharing of private images—incidents that frequently go unreported.
Citing findings from Gatefield’s State of Online Harms 2025 report, Atoyebi disclosed that 68.9 million Nigerians have been exposed to various forms of online abuse, including scams, cyberbullying, child sexual exploitation, and identity theft. Women account for more than half of these cases, highlighting the gendered nature of digital violence.
The report also shows alarming statistics on children’s exposure to online risks, revealing that 97% have encountered some form of sexual exploitation online, while 89% have received unsolicited sexual content.
Atoyebi warned that the growing trend of sharing private images without consent has had devastating consequences for many victims, often resulting in harassment, public shaming, loss of opportunities, and long-term emotional trauma.
“Digital violence is not just online,” she said. “It affects mental health, personal safety, and socio-economic opportunities. Survivors frequently suffer reputational damage, emotional distress, and are often forced to withdraw from digital spaces. Although Nigeria has laws such as the Cybercrimes Act of 2015 and the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Act, enforcement remains weak, and many victims are discouraged from reporting due to stigma and distrust.”
16 Days of Activities and Community Engagement
Outlining FAME Foundation’s activities for the 16-day campaign, Atoyebi said the organisation will host a series of targeted initiatives designed to educate, empower, and mobilise the public.
These include:
Webinars on digital safety innovations
Panel discussions featuring men as allies in combating digital abuse
Playlets, podcasts, and video campaigns encouraging girls to speak out
Youth and sports community engagement, including surveys, live sessions with coaches on safe sport practices, field interviews, and social media quizzes
Video pledges and community outreach programmes in partnership with local sports clubs
According to Atoyebi, each activity is crafted to strengthen prevention efforts, encourage reporting, and support survivors.
She called on all stakeholders—government agencies, civil society groups, tech companies, media organisations, communities, and especially men and boys—to take concrete actions toward creating safer digital spaces.
“To every woman and girl experiencing or witnessing digital abuse, we say: You are seen, you are heard, and you are not alone,” she assured. “Digital platforms should empower, not endanger. Together, we can unite to end digital violence against all women and girls.”
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DNKI President Champions Humanitarian Service, Sustainable Community Development
Cyril Samania
The President of De Norsemen Kclub International (DNKI), Chief Oliver Patrick Ityohegh, has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to humanitarian service, stressing the importance of supporting vulnerable people and improving community welfare beyond the annual celebration of Humanitarian Day.
Ityohegh stated this during the organisation’s Cauldron Night and Award Presentation held to commemorate its 2026 Humanitarian Day celebration, theme: “Humanity First: Advancing Hope, Dignity and Community Well-being.” organised by the DNKI Abuja Chapter.
He emphasised that humanitarian service should be a continuous responsibility driven by compassion, solidarity and a commitment to making a meaningful difference in society.
According to him, DNKI’s humanitarian activities reflect its dedication to giving back to society and supporting people in need, while encouraging members to sustain initiatives that promote human dignity and community well-being.
He added that the organisation would continue to strengthen its humanitarian engagements through practical interventions aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable people and promoting community development.
Speaking at the event, the representative of the Abuja Chapter Chairman and Chairman of its Advisory Council, Prince Efiong Okpe, said the organisation’s humanitarian activities extended beyond the annual celebration of Humanitarian Day on October 15.
Okpe explained that DNKI undertook several initiatives throughout the year, including blood donation exercises, visits to hospitals and correctional centres, as well as support for orphanages and other vulnerable groups.
According to him, the organisation also collaborated with humanitarian bodies in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to identify areas of need and provide assistance within its available resources.
He described Humanitarian Day as an opportunity for members to renew their commitment to service and demonstrate solidarity with people facing difficult circumstances.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Planning Committee and Coordinator of the DNKI Gwagwalada Zone, Mr Etudaiye Hamzat, disclosed that the chapter had provided financial assistance to some members to help pay their children’s school fees, alongside distributing bags of rice and other relief items to members experiencing hardship.
Hamzat explained that the interventions followed concerns over the difficulties some members faced in meeting their family responsibilities, particularly the rising cost of their children’s education.
He maintained that supporting members in need was consistent with the organisation’s humanitarian principles, adding that DNKI remained committed to extending assistance to non-members and vulnerable communities as part of its commitment to leading by example.
Looking ahead, Hamzat said the Abuja Chapter planned to expand its humanitarian outreach to remote communities within the FCT, with particular attention to orphanages, schools and widows facing difficulties in meeting their family responsibilities.
He also recalled previous interventions for internally displaced persons (IDPs), which included the distribution of food, clothing and educational materials, noting that the chapter intended to scale up such initiatives in the coming year.
The highlight of the event was the presentation of awards to outstanding members and distinguished non-members in recognition of their contributions to humanitarian service.
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