Society To Halt Women And Children Abuse

10/01/2026

At Sothawaca, we take every opportunity to speak up about trending Gender-Based Violence (GBV) issues because silence only strengthens abuse. Every story shared, every conversation started, and every truth spoken can save a life. GBV is not a private matter. It is a societal issue that demands our collective attention and action.

For us, every single day is a Heightening Awareness (as our name implies) Campaign Day. We use our voice, our platform, and our presence to educate, advocate, and stand with survivors. Awareness breaks stigma, empowers victims to seek help, and reminds perpetrators that violence will not be tolerated.

We must keep talking, keep educating, and keep showing up online and offline until every woman, child, and vulnerable person is safe, heard, and protected. ✊🏽💜

09/01/2026

Care and aging are not acts of charity; they are responsibilities we owe one another. As an advocate, I have learned that dignity in aging begins with listening, presence, and compassion.
Every elderly person deserves to be seen, heard, and valued.

I am always on the move because the needs of others do not wait. From hospital visits to community outreaches, advocacy means showing up consistently, even when it is inconvenient, and speaking up when voices grow tired.

Aging should never mean abandonment. It should be a season of honor, support, and safety. Our elders carry stories, wisdom, and sacrifices that built the paths we now walk.

Care is not only physical; it is emotional and social. A phone call, a check-in, or protection from abuse can change everything for an aging soul.

Let us build a society where aging is embraced with respect, and care is a shared duty.

07/01/2026

Protecting Children Online: What Parents Must Know.

As a Child Rights Advocate and Child Protector, I emphasize that protecting children online is now a critical responsibility for every parent, caregiver, and stakeholder in child protection systems.

Online grooming is a deliberate process where perpetrators build trust with children through social media, games, and messaging apps, often disguising harmful intentions as friendship, gifts, or mentorship.

Parents must know the warning signs such as secrecy, sudden gifts, emotional withdrawal, excessive screen time, and relationships with unknown adults online. Open communication and digital supervision are essential safeguards.

SOTHAWACA, as a proud member of the Edo State GBV Management Committee, is actively sensitizing communities, training parents, and educating children on online safety, reporting mechanisms, and digital self-protection.

Through advocacy, partnerships, and early-intervention programs, SOTHAWACA remains committed to creating safer online spaces where children are protected, heard, and empowered to thrive without fear.

31/12/2025

Gratitude & Prayers as We Bid Farewell to 2025 and Welcome 2026

As we reflect on 2025, our hearts are filled with gratitude. Though we lost cherished and beloved souls, we found the strength to keep moving forward, still wearing smiles born of hope and resilience.

To those who believed in us and came seeking a shoulder to lean on, we hold you close with gratitude. Your trust in our hearts, our work, and our intentions means more to us than words can express. Our doors remain open to you at all times as you are always welcome even if just to say hello. We will continue to be a safe space of support, understanding, and hope, where your voice is heard, your burdens are shared, and your journey is never walked alone.

To our colleagues who trusted us in one way or another, we sincerely appreciate you. Your confidence in our vision, your collaboration, and your willingness to walk this journey with us have been invaluable. Through shared ideas, mutual respect, and collective effort, you strengthened our work and reminded us that progress is best achieved together. Thank you for standing with us and contributing meaningfully to our growth and impact.

To those who offered only negative comments, we hear you. Your words did not go unnoticed. They challenged our resolve, pushed us to reflect deeply, correct our shortcomings, and grow stronger. In many ways, your criticism became a mirror that sharpened our focus, refined our actions, and strengthened our commitment to do better. For that, we acknowledge you, as every lesson whether gentle or harsh has helped shape our path forward.

To our partners, supporters, and donors, we extend our deepest gratitude. Thank you for believing in our mission and for giving us the opportunity to serve and make meaningful impact. Your support whether through resources, encouragement, collaboration, or trust has empowered us to reach more lives and strengthen our work. We do not take your commitment lightly, and we remain dedicated to using every opportunity and contribution responsibly to create lasting change.

Above all, we give glory and honor to God Almighty. This journey, with all its trials, triumphs, lessons, and growth, could only have been possible through You. Your grace sustained us in moments of loss, Your strength carried us through challenges, and Your guidance illuminated our path. We remain grateful for Your unfailing presence and commit every new step ahead into Your hands.

Here’s to 2026, filled with purpose, growth, healing, and greater impact. 🙏✨

22/12/2025

Another Yuletide season is here. A time meant for love, celebration, and togetherness. Families gather, homes are filled with laughter, and communities reconnect. Yet, for many, this season also comes with silent pain, fear, and suffering behind closed doors.

As with other festive periods, cases of domestic violence often increase in our communities. Financial pressure, heightened expectations, substance abuse, and unresolved conflicts can turn what should be joyful moments into dangerous situations for women, children, and vulnerable persons.

It is important to say this clearly and loudly that domestic violence is not a private matter. It is not something to be hidden, excused, or endured in silence. When one person is abused, the impact spreads. Affecting families, neighbors, and the wider community.

Silence protects abuse. Speaking up saves lives. Checking in on one another, offering support, and reporting violence can make a difference. Communities must stand together to reject abuse in all its forms and create safe spaces where everyone feels protected.

This Yuletide, let love be real, not forced. Let peace be intentional, not pretended. Choose compassion, choose safety, and choose to speak out. Together, we can break the cycle and build communities free from violence.

16/12/2025

Never, ever let anyone shame you into silence. Abuse feeds on quiet; it grows stronger when you are told to “keep the family together.” Let me be clear on this, the family isn’t whole because someone suffers in silence.

The abuse is the crack in the foundation. Speaking out doesn’t destroy the family. It exposes the rot, the lies, the secrets that have festered far too long. Your voice is not weakness. It is a weapon of truth.

Silence protects the abuser, not the innocent. Every word you dare to speak shakes the chains of oppression, lights the path for others, and demands justice. True family integrity is measured not by appearances, but by safety, respect, and love.

Your story is not betrayal, it is defiance. Healing begins when darkness is named, confronted, and shattered.
Stand.
Speak.
Survive.
Your truth is power.

14/12/2025

I write with a heavy heart and deep concern over the disturbing actions of some so-called men of God who prey on the vulnerability of their female congregants, especially teenage girls. This betrayal of trust cuts deeply and demands urgent attention.

Places meant to be sanctuaries of healing, safety, and spiritual growth are being turned into spaces of fear, manipulation, and silent suffering. These young girls come seeking guidance, not exploitation disguised as “spiritual authority.”

The abuse of the pulpit for personal, immoral gain is not just a crime against individuals; it is an assault on faith, dignity, and humanity. It leaves lasting scars be it emotional, psychological, and spiritual that many victims carry for life.

Our silence enables this evil. Parents, church leaders, and communities must stop shielding predators with excuses of “anointing” or reputation. Accountability is not an attack on faith; it is a defense of it.

We must speak up, protect our girls, and demand justice. God is not mocked.

14/12/2025

Women’s Safety

Women’s safety is a fundamental human right and a shared social responsibility. Every woman deserves to live, work, and move freely without fear of violence, harassment, or discrimination.

Protecting women requires strong laws, swift justice, safe public spaces, and community vigilance. It also means believing survivors, ending victim-blaming, and holding offenders accountable.

Education, awareness, and collective action by families, institutions, and governments are key to building a safer, more equal society for women and girls everywhere.

13/12/2025

If full equality is not our culture, we build it , fully and everywhere.

Culture must never be an excuse for .

Nothing in culture requires violence, or the belief that women are worth less.

Breaking the systems that sustain gender-based violence means confronting their hold in every place they operate: at home, work, school, in our laws and everyday interactions.

13/12/2025

Most survivors of sexual abuse suffer in silence. Some were violated at such a tender age that the memories are blurred or completely buried. Others try to speak up, only to be shut down by shock, disbelief, harsh questions, or a dismissive tone that tells them they are not truly heard.

When a child gathers the courage to confide in you, please handle that moment with care. Stay calm. Do not react with shock or denial. Too often, denial becomes a shield for adults especially when abuse happens within the family but it leaves the child unprotected and unheard.

Do not interrogate or blame the child. They may not be ready to share every detail. What they need most is reassurance: that they did nothing wrong, that they are believed, and that you will help them.

Yes, it is hard to hear. Yes, it is uncomfortable. But remember that living with the abuse, the fear, and the silence is far more painful for the victim. Your response can either deepen the wound or begin the healing.

08/12/2025

08/12/2025

As we begin to wind down on all the activities about the commemoration of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence, SOTHAWACA would like each and everyone of us to be reminded that violence against women and girls is not just a statistic but it is a deep wound in our humanity.

For decades, this injustice has stolen voices, shattered dreams, and dimmed countless bright futures. Yet, we must remember: what is widespread is not unchangeable. Every woman and girl deserves to live without fear, to walk freely, speak boldly, love safely, and thrive with dignity. To deny them safety is to deny them their most basic human right.

We cannot keep quiet. Silence enables abuse. Indifference fuels oppression. Our voices must rise like a chorus, echoing a promise that we will no longer tolerate violence in any form.

Let us speak out. Let us believe survivors. Let us intervene, educate, advocate, and refuse to look away. The cycle must be broken and we are the breakers.

Together, we can create a world where women and girls are safe, valued, and free.