THE ROLE OF NGOS MANAGING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA; USING THE CASE OF NIGERIA

Authors : Eronmwon Joyce IROGUE

Pages : 70-97

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Publication Date : 2020-12-31

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The Role of NGOs in Managing Domestic Violence in Sub-Saharan Africa; Using the Case of Nigeria’ borders on the increase in Domestic violence which has equally given rise to spousal killings in Nigeria, with the year 2017 marking its highest point. Domestic violence is mainly perpetrated by men and suffered by their female counterparts. As such, this work examines domestic violence as it affects women. The research work makes use of the qualitative research design, utilizing the tools of personal interviews and observation of persons randomly chosen from the population within the area of study. The research used an unstructured interview guide, which helped to draw a vivid detail of the experiences of the interviewees and their understanding of Domestic Violence. These details explain the theoretical Framework- Psychology, Sociology, and Feminist Theories, which also guided in the collection of data. The result of this research is that the role played by NGOs in managing domestic violence was discovered to be geared more towards awareness than action; hence its role is minimal. However, NGOs are not solely responsible as it includes the Victims and govern-ment alike as victims are psychologically programmed by society to shield perpetrators and persevere to a fa-tal point. Also, the government, through its law enforcement agency, is not giving NGOs the necessary sup-port to fight Domestic Violence which, has led to an increase in spousal killings from Domestic Violence. The implication of this research is a call to help in the efforts of NGOs more towards action to reduce the fatal ef-fects of D.V and to draw out the contributing factors that have hindered its effective management of D.V in Nigeria.
Keywords : Domestic Violence, Abuse, Victim