Domestic violence is still a serious issue in Nigeria. Every year, many women, men, and children suffer in silence. According to the National Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) 2018, 31% of Nigerian women aged 15–49 have experienced physical violence, with Lagos State among the states recording high cases. If you or someone you know is in danger, please know that help is available. Here are five trusted domestic violence support helplines in Lagos that provide free, confidential support for anyone facing abuse.
Lagos Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency – DSVA
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) is the main government body that helps survivors of domestic and sexual abuse. They offer counseling, legal help, and psychosocial support. The DSVA’s helpline is available 24 hours a day, and their team helps survivors get medical care, safety, and justice. Read more about the Lagos DSVA
Toll-Free Helpline: 0800-033-3333
Cece Yara Child Advocacy Centre
The Cece Yara Child Advocacy centre runs a dedicated Child Survivor Support Hotline that provides safe, confidential, and compassionate help for children who have experienced or are at risk of abuse. Cece Yara also has trained child protection specialists who listen, offer counseling, and guide children toward safety and healing. The hotline connects survivors to child-friendly centers where they can receive therapy, medical care, and psychosocial support. They also offer legal aid and case management, ensuring that children and their families can seek justice with dignity.
Toll-Free Helpline: 0800-800-8001
Women at Risk International Foundation (WARIF)
The Women at Risk International Foundation (WARIF) is a non-profit organization committed to tackling gender-based violence in Nigeria. It provides medical, psychosocial, and legal support to survivors of rape, sexual assault, and domestic violence. Through the WARIF Centre, survivors can access free treatment, trauma counseling, and forensic medical examinations in a safe environment. The foundation operates a 24-hour confidential helpline that connects callers to trained professionals for immediate assistance. WARIF also runs community outreach and education programs to raise awareness and prevent sexual violence. Its WARIF Gatekeepers Initiative trains community members, especially men, to identify and support survivors at the grassroots level. By combining care, advocacy, and prevention, WARIF continues to protect women and girls and promote safer communities.
Helpline: 0809-210-0009
Ireti Resource Centre
Ireti Resource Centre is committed to providing integrated legal and psychosocial support in a safe space for women, survivors of domestic violence, and other vulnerable persons across communities in Lagos State.
Helplines: 070 0333 3111, 0701 194 8577
