Principal Investigator

Dr Yemisi Sloane is a UK-based researcher and criminologist whose work focuses on gender-based violence against women and girls, with a regional emphasis on sub-Saharan Africa. Her expertise lies in Black and Indigenous feminisms and the specific challenges faced by sub-Saharan African women both in their home countries and in the diaspora. She applies a feminist and decolonial lens to critically examine the intersections of power, identity, and resistance in their experiences.

Project Assistant

Favour Adeniyi is a skilled project manager who plays a key role in supporting the DSVR project in Western Nigeria. With a strong background in community engagement, project management and development work, she brings valuable expertise in effectively coordinating logistics, facilitating participant outreach, and navigating complex field environments. Favour’s ability to support trauma-informed engagement and build trust with local communities makes her an indispensable member of the research team.

Research Assistant

Lynda Nkechi Emmanuel (Enkay) is a PhD researcher and development worker, peace practitioner, and gender advocate based in Nigeria. Committed to advancing inclusive, equitable, and sustainable initiatives, she has over four years’ experience managing peacebuilding and economic empowerment projects for women and girls in Northern Nigeria. Enkay has a strong track record of leading teams, overseeing complex programmes, and driving measurable social impact. She currently serves as the project’s team lead in Northern Nigeria.