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Project Alert is a non-governmental women's rights organisation set up in January 1999 to promote and protect the rights of women and young girls.
Jul 27, 2020 22 tweets 31 min read
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This week we will be discussing secondary victimization of victims of sexual and Gender-based violence. What is secondary victimization?

@UN_Women @EUinNigeria @HenshawKate @GlobalSpotlight #COVID19GBVNG #SpotlightNG Secondary Victimization in crime studies refers to the attitude and behavior of service providers and members of society that tend to blame and shame victims.

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