Stephanie Linus Daily

Tag: Sexual Harrassment

  • Episode 4: The Engagement #HeyWomanSeries

    A young lady is faced with a difficult decision when she becomes a victim of violent abuse from the man she is engaged to. Will she go ahead with the wedding or will she call off the engagement?  

    Sexual and gender-based violence is an all-too common and devastating challenge among young people. It’s prevalence is often tied to pervasive norms and dynamics that reinforce such abuse, and encourages women to remain in abusive relationships.  

    In this episode of the #HeyWomanSeries​, we see the brave act of a young lady who was not afraid to call it quits with a man she was engaged to. Violent behaviors in a relationship, most times, only get amplified in a marriage. It is my sincere hope that this video inspires us to make those tough, but important decisions that could literally be the difference between life and death. Let us prioritize our lives and safety over societal expectations.

    This short film was produced by Next Page Productions with support from UNFPA Nigeria.

  • Episode 3: Good Police #HeyWomanSeries

    Linda, a victim of gender-based violence, is distraught when friends discourage her from reporting her husband to the Police. But she does anyway, and the support she finds is both shocking and welcoming.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mOrjg04JL0&t

    A victim of sexual or gender-based violence has the right to be reasonably protected from the accused offender. One of the best resources for this help is the law enforcement agencies created to protect us. The Police can help if you become a victim of crime, including rape or sexual assault.

    Our goal with the #HeyWomanSeries​ is to tell the stories from different perspectives. Law enforcement is responsible for taking reports of an assault and conducting an investigation when a crime has occurred. If you or someone you know has been a victim of gender or sexual violence, don’t be discouraged from seeking justice. Help is available.

    This short film was produced by Next Page Productions with support from UNFPA Nigeria.

  • Episode 2: Bad Police #HeyWomanSeries

    A teenage victim of sexual violence goes to the police to seek justice, but her journey takes a different twist when she meets a group of police officers who make her feel like the offender rather than the victim.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98TgAE1kADo&t=55s

    Victims of sexual violence are often let down by the criminal justice system. The first of many obstacles most of them face is reporting the sexual assault to the police. This video captures the experiences of some victims whose attempts to report their cases were not treated with empathy, professionalism, and discretion.
     
    Sexual assault is notoriously underreported in Nigeria and there is an urgent need to discuss and rectify these issues. It is my hope that this message gets the attention of the right authorities and that we all make adjustments where necessary to create a safer society.
     
    This short film was produced by Next Page Productions with support from UNFPA Nigeria.