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August Highlight
We spent the month of August hosting our annual summit to mark our fourth anniversary and in attendance were girls and young women aged 18 to 29. The 2-day event with the theme, 'Unlearning Girlhood: Let's talk One on One' which took place in Abuja, focused on health sensitization and career counselling for the participants drawn from various locations across the state and beyond. We are happy to share the highlights with you here.
Constance Ogonna Egwuatu
Aug 261 min read
A Look at Sexual Offences Recorded Across Nigeria In July.
The images below showcase a selection of gender-based and sexual violence incidents documented throughout Nigeria during July. This compels us to consider a crucial question: how much longer will we endure this before stronger measures are implemented to combat this problem? Every female in Nigeria irrespective of their age is an easy target for sex predators everywhere in Nigeria and it is no longer an issue to overlook. This is a national emergency that should be treated
Constance Ogonna Egwuatu
Jul 311 min read
SUBSTANCE ABUSE: THE QUIET PANDEMIC AMONG NIGERIAN YOUTH
Many questions often arise when it comes to the issue of the increase in substance abuse among our youth in Nigeria. One of the recurring questions is: ‘are we doing enough?’ Well, this question is one that doesn’t require many research to arrive at an answer because the rise in the number simply provides the answer. Let’s take a quick look at these reports. The United Nations Office on Drug and Crime in Nigeria reports that “14.4% (14.3 million) of people aged between 15 a
Constance Ogonna Egwuatu
Jun 262 min read
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS: WE NEED TO DO MORE.
The month of May hosted the mental health awareness week and our focus at SACHEM was on how the mental of health of girls should be priority. Mental health is as critical to overall well-being as physical health, yet it is often misunderstood—especially when it comes to girls. There is a persistent, harmful belief that if a person isn’t visibly struggling or in crisis, they cannot be experiencing mental health challenges. This misconception is a dangerous barrier to supportin
Constance Ogonna Egwuatu
May 171 min read
Sylvia Kamsy Nnuekwe
May 110 min read
WORLD HEALTH DAY: Focus On the Children.
Just a reminder that we all need to also priotize the health of our little ones. Ignore the misconceptions surrounding vaccines and take them for their regular immunization. Avoid self-medication and seek professional help when the need arises. Protect the lives of every child.
Sylvia Kamsy Nnuekwe
Apr 71 min read
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY: A Call to Protect Women and Girls in Nigeria
The landscape of safety for women and girls in Nigeria is increasingly concerning, marked by a disturbing rise in reports of sexual violence, abuse, and physical assault. From cases of domestic abuse, female genital mutilation, and forced marriage to horrific instances of religious and ritual-based death. It is important to note for those that they come up with different reasons or excuses that no demographic—regardless of age—seems immune to this pervasive issue. some recent
Constance Ogonna Egwuatu
Mar 82 min read
CELEBRATING OUR WINS: 2026 PROJECTS
When you get noticed for doing 'little,' you become motivated to do more. This recognition means so much, and we are indeed fired up for 2026. Below is our projects lineup for 2026.
Constance Ogonna Egwuatu
Feb 201 min read
Sylvia Kamsy Nnuekwe
Feb 70 min read
URGENT NOTICE: INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT UPDATE
This is to inform everyonee that our instagram accounts: @sachem_initiative and @healthygirlsforimpact_sachem have been taken down by instagram. This really breaks our hearts because we worked so hard to produce and post advocacy content on these accounts. Please note that while recovering these two accounts seems impossible now, we are working towards creating new ones as well as exploring other platforms to disseminate our information. Kindly follow us here for regular upda
Sylvia Kamsy Nnuekwe
Feb 11 min read
WELCOME TO 2026: LET'S RECAP
Above are some of the gender based compilations we made in 2025. nothing much has changed since ten but we remain optimistic that 2026 will be a favourable year for the girl-child and woman.
Sylvia Kamsy Nnuekwe
Jan 201 min read
HAPPY HOLIDAYS: BUT MAKE IT A VIOLENCE FREE ONE
A Christmas wish from me and my twin brother to you all HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A BLESSED 2026 FROM ALL OF US AT SACHEM INITIATIVE
Constance Ogonna Egwuatu
Dec 25, 20251 min read
WHY WE NEED TO STOP ASKING, "WHAT WAS SHE WEARING?"
I have always questioned why most people target a rape victim whenever a sexual assault happens. Whenever a girl or woman is sexually assaulted, one question sadly pops up repeatedly: "What was she wearing?" I mean, why would anyone blame her to the extent of asking what she (the victim) was wearing at the time of the rape. A visit to the comment sections of different social media platforms and face to face conversations when there’s a rape report says a lot about the exist
Constance Ogonna Egwuatu
Nov 7, 20252 min read
Ending the Cycle: A Call to Protect Women and Girls in Nigeria
The landscape of safety for women and girls in Nigeria is increasingly concerning, marked by a disturbing rise in reports of sexual violence, abuse, and physical assault. From cases of domestic abuse and forced marriage to horrific instances of ritualistic violence, no demographic—regardless of age—seems immune to this pervasive issue. Recent reports paint a grim picture, with multiple incidents making headlines: * In Enugu, a father was arrested for the alleged defilement o
Constance Ogonna Egwuatu
Oct 7, 20251 min read
LOOKING BEYOND THE VISIBLE: Realities of Digital Gender-Based Violence
When most people think of gender-based violence (GBV), they immediately think of physical abuse. However, this is a dangerous misconception. GBV is far broader, and in today's interconnected world, digital platforms have become a significant source for new forms of violence against women and girls. Online platforms provide opportunities for: · Sextortion · Blackmail for money or sex · Online Harrassment and Bullying · Annonymous crime
Sylvia Kamsy Nnuekwe
Sep 7, 20251 min read
IN CASE YOU MISSED THIS: A PREVENTABLE DEATH
I coudn't help but revisit this case the tragic story of Salome, a young woman who was killed by her boyfriend. It is a case in mind whenever we need to bring attention to the devastating consequences of toxic relationships and gender-based violence in Nigeria. The perpetrator, when confronted about his actions, offered the justification that he and his partner "don't have each other all the time." Is this enough to take another person's life? This heartbreaking event undersc
Constance Ogonna Egwuatu
Aug 7, 20251 min read
BREAKING THE SILENCE: WHY WE MUST PRIORITIZE GIRLS MENTAL HEALTH GIRLS
The month of May hosted the mental health awareness week and our focus at SACHEM was on why the mental health of girls should be priority. Mental health is as critical to overall well-being as physical health, yet it is often misunderstood—especially when it comes to girls. There is a persistent, harmful belief that if a person isn’t visibly struggling or in crisis, they cannot be experiencing mental health challenges. This misconception is a dangerous barrier to getting prof
Constance Ogonna Egwuatu
Jul 7, 20251 min read
PERIOD POVERTY: THE SILENT BURDEN
In commemoration of the 'Menstrual Hygiene day,' It imperative to also highlight the issue of period poverty in Nigeria. This problem faced by a large number of school girls especially teenagers, represents more than a simple hygiene issue; it significantly hinders the educational and economic opportunities available to girls in Nigeria. Whether in urban slums or rural areas, millions of adolescent girls face the difficult choice each month between purchasing food and sanitar
Constance Ogonna Egwuatu
Jun 28, 20252 min read
CHANGING THE NARRATIVE: MODESTY IS STYLISH
Nowadays, if you scroll through Instagram or TikTok, or any other social media platform, you’ll notice that fashion seems to mean showing more and more skin. Many people say fashion means showing a lot of skin. It feels like a contest to see who can wear the least fabric. Everywhere we look, some girls and women wear clothes that are very revealing. But here’s the truth: you don’t have to show everything to look amazing. Modesty is not boring or old-fashioned. It is actually
Sylvia Kamsy Nnuekwe
Jun 6, 20252 min read
EMPOWERING LIVES, TRANSFORMING COMMUNITIES
We Are Waiting..
Sylvia Kamsy Nnuekwe
May 7, 20251 min read
