Refuge

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Inspiration

The United Nations Population Fund (UNPF) estimates that the incidence of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is growing astronomical in Nigeria. From forced and early marriages to the physical, mental or sexual assault on a woman, nearly 3 in 10 Nigerian women have experienced physical violence by age 15 (NDHS 2013).

What it does

Refuge is a platform that enables the reporting and tracking of cases of GBV, with focus on providing needed support to victims.

How we built it

We built the backend with C#

Challenges we ran into

Accomplishments that we're proud of

We are proud to provide a platform for the reporting of GBV

What we learned

We learnt the importance of enabling victims to voice their opinions

What's next for Refuge

To make it accessible to all Nigerian victims of GBV.

Built With

• c#