ABOUT GBV WEST AFRICA EXPOSED

The following testimonies were shared by refugees, internally displaced persons and other persons of concern to UNHCR across the West and Central Africa Region. All stories were collected with their informed consent. Their first names as well as their country of origin have been changed. The photos are illustrative.

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Mika Assih, Togolese activist

Mika ASSIH is a Togolese blogger, activist and feminist. Since 2017 she has been a committed activist within the Girls’ Motion Movement and the feminist platform “les negresses feministes” in Togo. Motivated to reduce gender inequalities, she works with many international organizations including Plan International, UNICEF and UNFPA. She fights against GBV through the creation of digital content, training and awareness-raising in the field and online.

ABOUT GBV WEST & CENTRAL AFRICA EXPOSED

In the face of gender-based violence, voices are raised and have made the fight against GBV their fight. Thanks to their commitment, these people change things and move the lines.
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