Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi

2022 IVLP Impact Award Project: GirlLeadNigeria

Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi is an internationally recognized gender equality, policy advocacy and project management professional with experience in human rights and social and behavioral change communication. As the Founder of the Stand To End Rape Initiative, she has significantly built the capacity of state and non-state actors in this field and has received several awards and recognitions from national and international bodies. She excels at developing relationships with professionals and key organizations in the fields of Gender Equality, Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights, and Sexual and Gender-based Violence. 

IVLP Impact Award Project: GirlLead

GirlLead taught Nigerian women and girls about the immediate, actionable steps to take after experiencing sexual violence. Online educational materials on prevention and response mechanisms were widely shared through partnerships with leading local social media platforms whose primary audience is women and girls. Print versions of the materials were also shared at Baze University and Rivers State University. Thousands of women and girls were reached with information on taking timely measures to preempt violence, seek care or access justice.

"Thank you for developing these IEC materials. It's something we've been planning to do but did not have funding for. We will definitely use them and have opened our doors to partner with you." - Project partner

IVLP Exchange Experience 

Oluwaseun participated in the IVLP Project Ending Gender-Based Violence, organized by the U.S. Department of State and World Learning in partnership with Vermont Council on World Affairs, WorldBoston, International Focus, Inc. and Global New Orleans.

Oluwaseun's exchange experience led to the development of her IVLP Impact Award Project: "The IVLP program was engaging and enlightening! It exposed me to new initiatives SGBV-focused organizations are exploring, which I am currently adapting to my organization's strategy and programs."

U.S. Communities Visited Virtually

Washington, DC; New Orleans, LA; Boston, MA; Raleigh, NC; Burlington, VT

Country of Origin: Nigeria

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