In 2024, Nigeria faces yet another blow to the advancement of human rights as the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Act comes under threat of repeal. The VAPP Act, enacted in 2015, has been a crucial piece of legislation designed…
Working on women’s issues is already a challenge because it seeks to address or directly tackle issues of patriarchy. For example, there are gender stereotypes and issues of power that Women Human Rights Defenders continue to get confronted with in…
The sit-at-home orders in the southeastern region of Nigeria began in August 2021, initiated by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) as a weekly exercise. This movement was reportedly a response to the abduction and detention of IPOB leader Mazi…
On October 20, 2020, the world watched in horror as peaceful protesters demanding an end to police brutality in Nigeria were met with gunfire at the Lekki Toll Gate. What began as a nationwide movement under the banner of #EndSARS,…
The recent case of domestic violence against Mrs. Amarachi Lawrence Uzor, who was brutally abused by her husband on the 31st of August, 2024, has sent shockwaves through the community of Umuahia in Abia State, as well as across Nigeria…
BACKGROUND OF STUDY: Family planning refers to the ability of individuals and couples to anticipate and attain their desired number of children, spacing, and timing of births. It involves: 1. Contraception: Using methods to prevent pregnancy, such as birth control…
The introduction of the "Counter Subversion Bill, 2024," by Hon. Abass Tajudeen has raised deep concerns among civil society organizations (CSOs) in Nigeria, particularly among organizations committed to promoting human rights, gender equality, and social justice. This bill poses a…
Recently, I had the pleasure of attending an extraordinary exhibition organized by VSI at the MAD House in UNILAG. Themed "Tò bà sé wo/If It Were You," this event was a profound exploration of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights…
World Day Against Child Labour 2024: "Let's Act on Our Commitments: End Child Labour" Every year on June 12th, the world unites to recognize the urgency of ending child labour. The World Day Against Child Labour serves as a poignant…
Vision Spring Initiatives 2B Kofoworola Street, Dele Kuti Estate, Beach Road Ebute Ikorodu Lagos Nigeria Email: visionspringinitiatives@yahoo.com website: www.vsinigeria.org Phone: +234 80 234 12994 / 80 31 999 612 PRESS RELEASE PRESS STATEMENT MARCH 18th, 2024 VISION SPRING…
Imagine a world where access to sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) services, products, and information is not just a luxury for some, but a fundamental right for all. In rural communities across Nigeria, this vision remains a distant dream…