Learn practical steps to take if you’re experiencing domestic violence in Nigeria. Get help, report abuse, and find shelter through Safe Haven Foundation.
If you are experiencing abuse, physical, emotional, or sexual, you are not alone. At Safe Haven Foundation, we support survivors every day who have taken the courageous step to seek help. Here are immediate actions you can take:
- Ensure Immediate Safety
- If you or your children are in danger, leave the environment if possible.
• Reach out to a trusted friend, relative, or neighbor.
• Call 0911-001-9999 for urgent guidance.
- Document the Abuse
- Take photos of injuries.
• Save threatening messages, emails, or recordings.
• Keep a hidden diary noting dates and incidents.
- Know Your Rights
You have the right to:
• Be safe from harm
• Report your abuser
• Seek shelter and legal support
The Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act protects victims in the FCT, and the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Law(s) protects victims at the State level.
- Seek Professional Help
SHF offers:
• Psychosocial support
• Legal aid and representation for civil matters only
- Call a Helpline or Send an Email
We are available. Call 0911-001-9999, email info@safehaven-foundation.org. We will listen. We will help.
