Miss Ezinne Akudo former Miss Nigeria opens Rape Crisis Center in Lagos

Miss Ezinne Akudo Center

Former Miss Nigeria 2013 Ezinne Akudo, has officially launched her Rape Crisis Centre in Lagos.
Ezinne Akudo, a 24-year-old former beauty queen launched the “Eight Foundation Rape Crisis Centre” today with pressmen in attendance as she shared the vision and mission of the new safe house.

According to her,
“We live in a world where women are abused daily and are unable to speak up. One out of four women experience some form of sexual violence in their lifetime. This crime can take place at anytime and can happen to anyone regardless of tribe, religion or social class. Sadly, the society’s response to this heinous crime has led victims to believe that silence is the best option. However, Speaking up is our greatest weapon in this fight against sexual violence.”
The Centre will provide free services in the areas of Crisis Response, Counseling & Support, Court Advocacy, Education & Outreach with the support of the Lagos State Office of the Public Defender, The Domestic and Sexual Violence response team and the Mirabel Center.
The Eight Foundation Rape Crisis Center is located at 1A Kola Adeniyan Close, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, Nigeria.