Osasu Edobor (formerly known as Osasu Paul-Azino) is a Nigerian gender advocate and founder of Think Help Restore (THR) Media and the Safe Space Initiative.[1][2] She is a licensed mental health first-aider, peer educator trainer, and counselor.[1] As a campaigner for gender inclusion, Osasu created the HERFessions app, which provides support for survivors of sexual abuse.[3] She is a 2018 Mandela Washington Fellow alumna and a Young African Leaders Initiative member.[4]
Osasu Edobor | |
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| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Known for | Gender Inclusion Activist and Curator of HERFessions App |
| Notable work | HERFessions |
Education
editOsasu completed a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry at the Lagos State University in 2008 and a certificate in Social Sector Management from Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University in 2016.[5] Thereafter, she proceeded to the University of Lagos and earned a master’s degree in Managerial psychology. As a Mandela Washington Fellowship Scholar, she earned a Civic Leadership certificate from Rutgers University, New Brunswick in 2018.[1]
Career
editShe worked as the Program Director at Pastor Bimbo Odukoya Foundation(PBOF), a nonprofit organization committed to supporting and training women and youth in disadvantaged areas.[6][7] As program director, she inaugurated the S.H.A.RP4U project, a campaign to raise awareness of sexual harassment and counsel rape victims. In tertiary institutions in Nigeria.[8] Osasu spearheaded the 2016 edition of the PBOF girl empowerment program, held in commemoration of the International Day of the Girl Child.[9]
Currently, she is the founder and director of programs at THR Media, a social enterprise that uses new technology and media to help women and girls escape sexual and gender-based violence, including domestic violence, trafficking, and other forms of exploitation.[5][10][11] Osasu launched the HERFessions mobile application in 2018.[12] The application is an anonymous platform designed to assist victims and survivors of sexual and gender-based violence.[13][12] The platform includes an online chat room that enables survivors to interact with one another and consult with psychologists, lawyers, and other stakeholders interested in educating, supporting and counseling victims of gender-based violence. Also, the app has a feature button to report abuse.[14] She hosts quarterly events aimed at supporting victims of sexual and gender-based violence through the Safe Space Initiative.[15][16]
As an activist and gender advocate, she joined the coalition of gender advocates to demand investigation of rape allegations and justice for rape victims.[17][18]
Awards
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c Sherifat, Lawal (2020-06-30). "Govt needs to domesticate laws surrounding child abuse, sexual violence — Osasumwen Edobor". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2022-12-05.
- ^ "Osasu Edobor - Women of Rubies". Retrieved 2022-12-05.
- ^ huskeyj (2019-04-01). "YALI Voices: Harnessing Technology to Combat Sexual Gender-Based Violence". Young African Leaders Initiative. Retrieved 2022-12-05.
- ^ "YALI Voices: Harnessing Technology to Combat Sexual Gender-Based Violence". Mandela Washington Fellowship. Retrieved 2022-12-05.
- ^ a b c Edobor, Osasumwen (5 December 2022). "Osasumwen Edobor: Gender and Development Consultant, Social Entrepreneur and Nonprofit Professional". LinkedIn.com. Retrieved 5 December 2022.
- ^ Anafricandiva (2016-10-19). "10 Questions for Osasu Paul-Azino, Coordinator, Pastor Bimbo Odukoya Foundation". anafricandiva. Retrieved 2022-12-05.
- ^ "Finding hope in a shelter | This is Africa". thisisafrica.me. Retrieved 2022-12-08.
- ^ "'One in five female students experiences rape'". Punch Newspapers. 2016-03-10. Retrieved 2022-12-07.
- ^ "Empowering girl child for digital age". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2016-10-29. Retrieved 2022-12-07.
- ^ "Highland Park leaders mentor young African change-makers for Mandela Washington Fellowship Program". Courier News. Retrieved 2022-12-06.
- ^ "THR Media – Curating social impact stories". Retrieved 2022-12-06.
- ^ a b "Osasu Edobor's HERfessions Mobile App is Helping Women Flee Abusive Relationships Easily". The Elites Nigeria. 2020-06-29. Retrieved 2022-12-06.
- ^ huskeyj (2019-04-01). "YALI Voices: Harnessing Technology to Combat Sexual Gender-Based Violence". Young African Leaders Initiative. Retrieved 2022-12-06.
- ^ Sherifat, Lawal (2020-06-30). "Govt needs to domesticate laws surrounding child abuse, sexual violence — Osasumwen Edobor". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2022-12-06.
- ^ "Safe Space Initiative gives hope to SGBV victims". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2022-10-08. Retrieved 2022-12-06.
- ^ "Osasu Edobor - Women of Rubies". Retrieved 2022-12-06.
- ^ "COZA Rape Allegations: Activists Demand Pastor Step Down » HealthStylePlus". HealthStylePlus. 2019-06-30. Retrieved 2022-12-07.
- ^ Borisade, Mr Abiodun (2019-06-30). "Petition to Protest COZA Trustees to Take Action Regarding Multiple Allegations of Sexual Misconduct Against Pst Biodun Fatoyinb". Abiodun Borisade. Retrieved 2022-12-07.
- ^ DemoDay, Innovating Justice Challenge (8 December 2022). "Innovation dedicated to using new media and technology solutions". LinkedIn. Retrieved 8 December 2022.