Programs for young people in sub-Saharan Africa have been directed largely toward unmarriedadolescents, neglecting the fact that a large proportion of adolescents – especially girls – are married in some settings. Early marriage is a common feature of girls’ adolescence in Northern Nigeria, yet few programs are in place to support this sizeable and vulnerable...
Zainab Suleiman is a 17-year-old girl who suffered teenage forced marriage and attempted rape by her 75-year-old so-called husband. She stayed in the “safe house” for three weeks; she received mentoring, psychological and trauma healing interventions. In the course of her stay, she acquired skills in bead making, cooking, and leather work. Zainab has regained...
My name is Omekedo Oby. I am a young black writer. I own my blog and the link above belongs to me. I have publications related to feminism, awareness of sexual abuse, and young women in general. I am also a freelance writer and I am open to taking new jobs.
As a young girl growing up in the Northern part of Nigeria, I was bold among family and friends but shy to strangers. Life begun for me in secondary school when I joined the Red Cross Society and was trained as a Home Nurse. The experience was exciting, and I discovered I enjoyed being of help...