Naija Feminists Media (NFM) has trained teenage girls in Lagos on gender equality, digital safety, and media literacy. The innovative session held on June 20, 2025, was at the 2025 Red Flag Conference, a convergence of 100+ students to empower them with menstrual knowledge and leadership skills.
In a breakout session, NFM trained over 30 students from Immaculate Senior High School, Mende Junior High School, and Mende Senior High School.
NFM was represented by its founder, Simbiat Bakare, who facilitated the session. She guided the girls through conversations on their rights, personal safety, and digital empowerment.
Photo Source: The Girls’ Pride Initiative for Sustainable Development
The session provided a safe space for the girls to confront the challenges girls face in the digital space.
Some of the girls shared that they often felt inferior to boys and expressed real fears about being targeted by online predators.
Simbiat addressed these concerns by teaching the girls to affirm gender equality, report harassment, stay safe online, and use media for good.
“At the end of the training, the students learned that they should always report sexual predators or harassment to online platforms and adults,” She said. “Additionally, they learned how to navigate online platforms safely and use media for good to improve their lives.”
About Naija Feminists Media
Naija Feminists Media (NFM) is a leading feminist media organisation in Nigeria that focuses on storytelling and advocacy centred on women’s rights and social justice. The feminist coalition is known for amplifying the voices of women and girls and highlighting gender perspectives in Nigerian society and beyond.
NFM prioritises untold stories, promotes digital safety, and advocates for systemic change on issues affecting women and girls, including gender-based violence, reproductive rights, and political inclusion.
Summary: As part of its mission to advance gender equality, Naija Feminists Media trained teenage girls in Lagos on asserting their rights, challenging gender-based bias, and navigating digital spaces with confidence. The capacity-building workshop was held on June 20, 2025, at the 2025 Red Flag Conference. The initiative is an annual convergence of 300 in-school girls, empowering teenagers with menstrual knowledge and leadership skills.
