NGO uses social media contest to promote women’s safety
A Nigerian advocacy group, Safety For Every Girl, is turning to social media to highlight the safety concerns of women and girls. The group has launched the 2026 “Her Safety, Her Power” National Social Media Competition, encouraging Nigerian females to share short videos about their experiences and solutions. The campaign aims to reach younger audiences and amplify voices often excluded from policy discussions. Winners will receive cash prizes, and selected entries will be showcased at a summit in Lagos.
TLDR
- Safety For Every Girl is shifting from essay competitions to short-form video content on platforms like Instagram.
- The 2026 “Her Safety, Her Power” campaign invites Nigerian females aged 13 and above to submit 60–90 second videos, with entries closing on 12 February 2026.
- Winners will receive cash prizes, with the top award set at N750,000.
- The competition will conclude in March at the SFEG bi-annual Period Summit in Lagos, where shortlisted entries will be presented and the Power Awards launched.
- The campaign is supported by MTN Nigeria, reflecting increased private-sector involvement in women’s safety advocacy.
