Nigeria
Nigeria's response varies sharply by state, and the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act has been domesticated in most, but not all, of them.
About 31%
of women aged 15 to 49 report having experienced physical violence since age 15
Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey 2018About 6%
of women aged 15 to 49 report having experienced sexual violence
Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey 2018Reporting in Nigeria
How reporting actually works here
Sexual Assault Referral Centres operate in a growing number of states and provide free medical examination, evidence collection and counselling.
Helplines
NAPTIP national hotline
0800 123 4567 / 627Trafficking and violence against persons. Verify the current number for your state.
Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency
0800 033 3333Toll free within Lagos State.
Helpline numbers change. Verify a number locally before you rely on it, and if a line does not answer, go to the nearest police gender desk, hospital or recognised women's organisation.