Recently updated on August 29th, 2022 at 11:57 pm
This compilation by PositiveNaija aims to provide a reliable guide on Nigerian apps (mobile applications) that provide a safe environment digitally for reporting sexual misconducts, harassment, abuse and violence.
Apps with user ratings less than 3.0 (assessed alongside with user feedback shared on the app store) are not included in this compilation. Apps that have not been updated for a long time are also not included. In instances where user ratings and feedback are unavailable on the app store, we encourage extra vigilance by (prospective) users.
Nigerian Apps for Reporting Sexual Misconducts, Harassment and Violence
“Flag It is an anti-corruption initiative of Akin Fadeyi Foundation.
The App seeks to empower citizens to resist corruption in the public domain by providing a platform where non-corrupt experiences can be escalated and encouraged. On this platform, verified reports can also be made against corrupt practices and officials.
We connect you with government agencies in Nigeria. Report cases to the police , Immigration, Custom officers, Federal Road Safety and other Agencies.”
- CampusPal
“CampusPal gives everyone in the campus community a sense of shared responsibility in preventing and responding to sexual assault through several user-friendly features such as the safe space for disclosure, nuanced and respectful social interaction and support to survivors, Ask me feature to help new students access onboarding information, Access learning Centre to provide relevant policies and informational materials to users, matching system to detect repeat offenders and connect their victims.”
“Helpio Mobile App provide a safe space for children and Adults to help report abuse, with partnership with NGO’s multi-disciplinary response team comprising Counsellors, Lawyers, Medics, and Advocates provide counselling, medical evaluations, court preparation, emergency shelter, which will lead to more disclosures of abuse, less trauma, changed attitudes and more successful prosecutions.
Victims and their Guardians can Talk to Experts, Get More Information about Sexual Abuse, Report Abuse, Share stories, Find nearest help centres.”
“Smart Reporting and Referral (SMART RR) is a technology based mobile application that allows survivors, social workers and service providers to report and refer cases/incidents of GBV from their smart and basic phones. The tool was developed by Big Family 360 Foundation, a national non-governmental organisation in Nigeria.
Smart RR application is a technology based mobile application which enables survivors, social workers and service providers to report and refer GBV incidents to relevant service providers and authorities, conducts service mapping, automatically updates referral directory, collects and analyses referral data.
This idea was built on the existing referral mechanism of the GBV Sub Sector which is done manually. The application was therefore designed to mitigate existing challenges such as under reporting and associated difficulties with accessing services.”
Research credits
*This compilation was first researched by Sarah Bwala Timothy and Toju Micheal Ogbe on the 5th of May, 2021 – and updated by Okene Eunice Ayobami on 23rd of August, 2022 – without interference or sponsorship by the featured apps.
Written and poster designed by: Toju Micheal Ogbe.
*This research is open for donation, sponsorship, collaboration, partnership or advertisement (+2349064503292).
Other Nigerian apps include:
- Accounting and book keeping
- Agricultural trading and investment
- Booking local and international road travels
- Booking taxi services
- Buying, investing and trading in gold, silver and other precious metals
- Buying, selling, renting and leasing lands, houses, apartments and offices
- Buying, selling, servicing and verification of cars, vehicles or automobiles
- Educational and fun learning apps for children
- Emergency services
- Environmental/waste management and recycling
- Errands and logistics
- Event planning and management
- Fashion
- Financial literacy
- Food ordering and delivery
- Games
- Identifying and reporting fake products
- Insurance
- Investing in stocks, treasury bills and other financial products
- Leadership
- Learning indigenous languages
- Marketing, business and professional opportunities
- Nutrition, fitness and health
- Radio
- Reporting sexual misconducts, harassment and violence
- Scheduling meetings
- Social media
- Streaming & listening to songs and music
- Travel
- Upskilling and placements
- Watching and streaming movies
