DOHS Cares Foundation Blog

     By Cynthia Velle, Femicide Researcher, DOHS Femicide Research Hub.   DOHS Cares Foundation strongly condemns the horrific and barbaric murder of Wendy Achumba, a student of the College of Nursing in Umuadara village, Umulogho Community, Obowo Local Government Area of Imo State. Ms. Achumba, an indigene of Abia State, was found mutilated in her hostel room on Thursday evening.   Police investigations have led to the arrest of Onyema Okonkwo (32) and Emmanuel Onyekachi (25), both indigenes of Umuadara, Umulogho. During interrogation, Onyema Okonkwo allegedly confessed that he and Onyekachi raped the victim multiple times before killing her in a calculated attempt to conceal their crime.   It’s also been alleged that the perpetrators made sexual advances to the victim numerous times and got turned down. This led to them raping and murdering Wendy Achumba. This is disturbing not only because of its brutality, but because of what it reveals: the danger...

https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-trauma-recovery-for-femicide-victims     After femicide, the world moves on. But living victims don’t. Violence doesn’t end with death. It lives on in those left behind.   At DOHS Cares for Vulnerable Women and Children Foundation, we are constantly confronted with the harsh realities faced by survivors of gender-based violence (GBV)  and families impacted by femicide . Too often, survivors  ( especially women and children ) are left without safe spaces, adequate support systems, or the freedom to pursue justice without pressure, fear, or interference.   These children carry trauma and the families lose livelihoods while Justice takes years.   Imagine being left behind, by a loved one due to femicide, struggling to cope with the trauma and mental health impacts. In Nigeria, children, siblings, and parents of GBV/ femicide victims struggle with deep psychological trauma and social isolation long after the violence occu...

  Participants of the Global Race against Femicide 2. More than 200 advocates, human rights defenders, and community members gathered on Saturday, 29th of November 2025, for the second edition of the  Race Against Femicide , convening at Agege Stadium in Lagos and Millennium Park in Abuja to demand justice for victims of femicide in Nigeria. Abuja Run For Her participants.  Held during the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the event brought together runners, survivors’ families, activists, disability inclusion groups, and concerned citizens for a symbolic 5km run to honor lives lost to femicide. Runners Gathering for the   Race Participants ran through the communities surrounding Agege Stadium, engaging residents and raising public awareness about the alarming rise of femicide in Nigeria. Advocates urged community members to stop the abuse of women and join efforts to end gender-based violence. Calls for Accountability and Prevention Returning...