Education critical for domestic violence prevention —- Adebukola Salau, Founder, Her Connect Hub
Hon. Adebukola Salau, Founder, Her Connect Hub and Women for More International, has disclosed that education is critical for the prevention of domestic violence.
Salau who was speaking at a virtual Lecture organised by the Health Committee of the Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation Europe (NIDOE) to mark this year’s NIDOE World Health Celebration, on Sunday, April 12, 2026, addressed the silent epidemic of domestic violence, insisting that issues of Domestic Violence should be part of Universal Health Coverage.
The lecture which was organised under the leadership of Pastor Peters Omoragbon, NIDOE Health Committee Chairman and Hon Enny Wemimo Secretary, has the theme “Global Action for Universal Health Coverage (UHC).”
She said that domestic violence is not just physical alone, it includes psychological and emotional abuse, financial and economic control, sexual abuse and coercive control and isolation.
Salau laid bare the causes of domestic violence to include cycles of power, economic dependence, cultural silence, and lack of legal protection.
She said early warning signs which she called red flags include isolation from family and friends, monitoring movements and communications, financial restrictions, gaslighting which she said is distorting reality and intimidation and fear-based control.
She further disclosed how intractable domestic violence has being as many see it as a private family matter; while it is indeed a public health crisis.
Quoting the World Health Organization (2026) the CEO of Her Connect disclosed that one in three women globally experiences physical or sexual violence in her lifetime. That is a health emergency.
Speaking on prevention and management of domestic violence she said “Prevention begins with education – teaching young people about respect and consent, community reporting systems and safe shelters.
“Management requires trained health workers who can identify signs of abuse, offer trauma‑informed care, and connect survivors to legal and psychological support,” she added.
