Violence, women, peace, security, nigeria introduction violence against women is widespread in the world. Every day the world over, women put up with domestic violence for a number of reasons. Domestic violence, women, wife battery, physical, psychological damage 1. National open university of nigeria, victoria island lagos hq. The ucr does not have a category for domestic violence and the crime is commonly reported as an assault, thus, making it difficult to ascertain the number of domestic violence related assaults. The study examined the impact of domestic abuse on female employees productivity among the nigerian workforce.
Domestic violence has caused so many issues in the life of many nigerians. Domestic violence is widespread and shows no signs of lessening in nigeria. It also looks at the effectiveness of donor programming to address this issue, and identifies areas where further research is needed. Pdf female population accounted for more than half of nigerian population and they experienced gender based social injustices that prevented full. There is a deep cultural belief in nigeria that it is socially acceptable. On may 25th 2015 the immediate past president of nigeria, goodluck ebele jonathan recorded a milestone when he signed into law the violence against persons prohibition act, 2015.
This world view is based on the theistic charter that explains. Violence against women 1 in 3 women have experienced physicalsexual violence at some point in their lives. Any member of the nigeria police, health worker, etc, shall, at the scene of assist and an incident of domestic violence or as soon as is reasonably possible, or when the inform incident of domestic violence is reported complainant of right i render shall assistance to the complainant as may be required in. This article examines the impact of domestic violence on the mental health of. In addition to the lives taken and injuries suffered, partner violence shatters the. Perceived link between youth unemployment and violence.
The biafrans have also awoken with their quest for secession last year. Keywords domestic violence, nigeria, advocacy introduction. We have exposed many women to information about the violence against persons prohibition act of 2015, their human rights, and printed manuals for better understanding. Definition of domestic violence s domestic violence is a violent or aggressive behaviour in the home setting involving the violent abuse of a spouse or a partner. Domestic violence and sexual assault victims in indiana. Domestic violence against women in nigeria unicef 2001 in its study asserted that traditionally in nigeria, as in many other african countries, the beating of wives and children is widely sanctioned as a form of discipline. Multiple forms of abuse characterise the experience resulting in physical and sexual andor psychological damage, forced social. One of these social injustices is domestic violence against women. The problem of violence against women in nigeria had not been given adequate attention both at the individual and government levels.
Defining violence in the home domestic violence or intimate partner violence is a pattern of assaultive and coercive behaviours including physical, sexual and psychological attacks, as well as economic coercion used by adults or adolescents. The general purpose of the study is to ascertain the causes and effect of domestic violence in nigeria as well as establish the correlation between sociodemographic factors such as age, gender, educational status, employment status and domestic violence among couples in ajegunle lagos state, nigeria. In conclusion recommendations were made to eradicate this menace from the society. A domestic violence complaint alleging the defendant committed an act of domestic violence and asking for court assistance to prevent its recurrence by asking for a temporary. Assessment file an assessment file and a marking scheme will be made available to you. Uzuegbunam and others published women in domestic violence in nigeria. The effect of domestic violence on womens health and. Philosophically, women in domestic violence in nigeria should be understood from the african world view or philosophy. Genderbased violence an analysis of the implications for. So far, only 44 countries approximately have adopted specific legislation to address domestic violence. Women for women international nigeria has brought awareness to women in local communities on their rights and avenues to seek redress in cases of abuses. Pdf this study assessed domestic violence among women in ogun state. Domestic, dating and sexual violence are costly and pervasive problems in this country, causing victims, as well as witnesses and bystanders, in every community to suffer incalculable pain and loss. Domestic abuse, gendered violence, ghana, patriarchy, triggers, women introduction domestic violence is prevalent in societies around the world, affecting individuals across class, race, age, cultural, religious and national boundaries.
Genderbased violence an analysis of the implications for the nigeria for women project the state and peacebuilding fund spf is a global multidonor trust fund administered by the world bank to finance critical development operations in situations of fragility, conflict, and violence. Causes and effect of domestic violence in nigeria a case study of ajegunle lagos chapter one. Exposure to violence and beliefs about violence against women. Domestic violence in nigeria is a problem as in many parts of africa.
Violence in nigeria violence in nigeria causes and solutions. It also proposed the way forward in mitigating domestic violence against women in nigeria. In view of this, blessing bature writes on the need for swift intervention on this endemic menace that has eaten deep into the nigerian society. It is a safe bet that you, like the average nigerian, are completely unaware of the increasing dangers of domestic violence and its effects on the nigerian society. Nigeria watch sixth report on violence in nigeria 2016 nigeria watch project. Domestic violence agains t women in nigeria unicef 2001 in its study asserted that traditionally in nigeria, as in many other african countries, the beating of wives and children is widely sanctioned as a form of discipline. Domestic and sexual violence data collection a report to congress under the violence against women act jointly published with the bureau of justice statistics u. The supremacy of men in the society makes one believe that they are not vulnerable to domestic violence. Domestic violence against women is a global issue that transcends national, cultural, racial and class boundaries. The exact number of domestic violence and sexual assault victims in indiana is unknown due to unreported crimes and reporting requirements for the ucr. A case for swift intervention every day the world over, women put up with domestic violence for a number of reasons.
According to the us department for justice, domestic violence can be defined as a pattern of abusive behaviour in any relationship that is used by one partner to. The definition of domestic violence in the lagos state law, for example. According to amnesty international 2007 a third of women in nigeria are believed to have been subjected to physical, sexual and psychological violence carried out primarily by husbands, partners. National population commission npc nigeria and icf international, 2014. The abuse could be physical, emotional, sexual, or a.
Data were collected using structured interview guide. As this digest demonstrates, domestic violence is a health, legal, economic, educational, developmental and, above all, a human. The importance, how to, effect causes relationship, comparison, history, role, solutions are discussed. Compendium of state statutes and policies on domestic. Of those, less than 10% sought help from the police. Domestic violence is a pattern of abuse by one partner in an intimate relationship against another. The fulani herdsmen killing, bokoharam bombings are not left out, killing a lot of people in their quest for blood. Domestic violence and other forms of violence against women are reported to be of epidemic proportions and this ugly trend is on the rise in nigeria. Domestic violence is a problem of epidemic proportions with farreaching consequences for individual victims, their children and their communities. It is known worldwide that women and children are victims of domestic violence ranging from sexual violence,physical violence,emotional violence and mental violence amongst others. Prevalence of domestic violence in nigeria nigerian observer.
Sixth report on violence 2016 2 foreword this sixth annual report on lethal violence in nigeria covers the period between 1 january and 31 december 2016. Pdf assessment of domestic violence among women in ogun. The news about nigeria s biggest export, wizkids, alleged domestic violence was all over the internet yesterday, july 17 and many could not help but wonder how people still fall in similar. Women suffer high rates of violence in the home, including both physical and psychological violence. Domestic violence is a problem in nigeria as in many parts of africa and the world.
Women as endangered gender in nigeria adebayo anthony abayomi, kolawole, taiwo olabode department of sociology, federal university oyeekiti, ekiti state, nigeria. This paper also discusses causes and management of domestic violence against women. There is no question that domestic violence directed against women is a serious and bigger problem, but domestic violence against men is also increasing gradually in india. Public sensitization as a tool for preventing domestic violence.
Domestic violence in nigeria causes, effects, and solutions. Behind closed doors the impact of domestic violence on. In this post, we will look at domestic violence in nigeria. The compendium is an ata glance summary of state laws, regulations and other activities relevant to addressing domestic violence in health care settings. Domestic violence in nigeria is said to affect women of all communities ezeanaba 2006, 8. Domestic violence against men in primary care in nigeria. The influence of culture in domestic violence against women in nigeria. The domestic violence act, 1998 act 116 of 1998 was enacted with the main purpose to afford the victims of domestic violence maximum protection from domestic abuse that the law can provide. The wa strategic plan for family and domestic violence 200920 defines family and domestic violence as the intentional and systematic use of violence and abuse to create fear and to control the victims behaviour. Law on domestic violence has been passed in nigeria against domestic violence just like any other developing country. Effects of domestic violence on young people in family setting.
In nigeria, police will not intervene in domest ic quarrels, and do. This is a burning issue of human rights often swept under the carpet as if it does not matter, especially in africa and particularly in nigeria. Domestic violence, causes, consequences, nigeria, human. There is a deep cultural belief in nigeria that it is socially acceptable to hit a woman to discipline a spouse. Here you will see the causes, effects and possible solutions. Nigeria watch sixth report on violence in nigeria 2016. In 201415 the number of cases recorded reached 943,628 this was a 43% increase on 200708. This study examined exposure to intimate partner violence. It involves women of all ethnic and religious groups baobab n. According to a gender profile of nigeria published by afrol.
The effect of domestic violence on womens health and agricultural activities in otukpo local government area of benue state, nigeria. One of the major challenges is to end impunity for perpetrators. Data from 201516 are available but are not comparable to those published for previous years due to a change in the coverage of the. Every school is likely to have children affected by domestic violence. Department of justice office of justice programs national institute of justice national institute of justice. Domestic violence is a serious problem in all countries in which it has been studied.
We are brought up to think suffering this violence is ok. This year has witnessed many exemplary acts of violence in nigeria. It is difficult to determine rates of domestic violence in nigeria due to a lack of reliable data and. Compendium of state statutes and policies on domestic violence and health care updates and replaces that earlier publication.
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