Wednesday, January 15, 2014

WELCOME ADDRESS

Hello and Welcome to EVE’s WORLD International. It’s a pleasure to have you here.


            Eve’s World International (E.W.I) is a Non Governmental Organization focused on the rising menace of Sexual abuse towards Women and children (especially young girls) in the society. E.W.I was founded in 2013 as an online platform for members and contributors to express individual views on sexual abuse. The organization is run by a team of dedicated persons who feel the need to take an extra step forward to curb the menace of Sexual abuse towards Women and children. We understand that this issue cannot be eradicated entirely because it’s a global issue in the world today, never the less; we are willing to contribute our quota in making the world a better place, starting from ourselves and our immediate society – also, encouraging Victims of such violence to SPEAK OUT

E.W.I’s objectives are:
OBJ 1 - To build and increases awareness on the dangers in Sexual abuse of Women and Children (particularly young girls). 
OBJ 2 -  Emphasize the role of sex education for Children.
OBJ 3 -   Discuss Case Studies and proffer way forward to avoid re-occurrence.
OBJ 4  -  Encourage positive parenting and underscore the effect of stronger family bond.
OBJ 5 -  Reach out to our Government and persons in corridors of power to proffer long term solutions, including stiffer penalties for misdemeanors.

            Using available data, the highest prevalence rate of Child Sexual Abuse geographically was found in Africa at 34.4%. Europe showed the lowest prevalence rate of 9.2%. In Africa, gone are the days when women were scared to report cases of sexual assaults for the fear of being stigmatized. Young girls also preferred to suffer in silence for the fear of being mocked by peers or not finding a suitor if the abuse became public knowledge. In today’s world, sexually abused persons in developing countries also step out publicly to report cases of rape, molestation and so on. Yet it is not enough. Only about 20% SPEAK OUT ,particularly in Nigeria. Women and children experience sexual abuse every single day in large numbers and yet stay quiet, suffering in silence. Pedophiles take advantage of young children; men rape their own daughters; relatives consent to incest and many more.
            Child sexual abuse or molestation is a form of abuse in which adults or adolescents use a child for sexual stimulation. This is common in both developed and developing countries. Sexual assault of children often includes: incest, Fondling, Obscene phone calls, Intercourse, Oral or anal sex, Prostitution, child Pornography and any other sexual conduct that is harmful to a child's mental, emotional, or physical welfare. Adult Survivors of childhood sexual abuse experience an array of overwhelming and intense feelings. These may include feelings of fear, guilt, inability to love or commit to the opposite sex, and shame. For us at E.W.I, We encourage victims to SPEAK OUT. It is also our objective to find a solution to the menace of Sexual abuse in Nigeria and the world at large. 
We say-  
- ENOUGH! to the suffering in silence of sexually abused victims, especially in developing countries such as Nigeria. Victims should learn to SPEAK OUT.
- ENOUGH! to the stigmatization of victims of sexual abuse in Africa. Societies should stop the criticizing of such persons nor judge them. Abused women and children should be encouraged to come forward and SPEAK OUT irrespective of what society may think/say. By so doing, you will save one person from being abused.

You can contribute your own quota by:
-         1.  Sending to us case studies, experiences of persons you know, live videos, write-ups, etc
-        2.   Proffer solutions and comment on posts ( All stories will be treated as anonymous)
-        3.  Share our posts on your personal Social media page.
-         4.  Invite others to join hands with us towards this movement.
            You have the opportunity to make a difference even while sitting in the comfort of your home irrespective of where you reside. Let the world hear from you. Share your thoughts, tips and experience with us:
   
   Via email: evesworldinternational@gmail.com
   Via Twitter:  @evesworld007
   Via Facebook: www.facebook.com/evesworldinternational.com
    Phone line: +2349031959970
  
It’s a man’s world, but it’s also EVE’s WORLD...


Edna Wey!


FOR: EVE’s WORLD International

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