Dr. Kemi DaSilva-Ibru is a physician, social advocate, and global leader in the fight against gender-based violence. As Founder of the Women at Risk International Foundation (WARIF), she has built one of Nigeria’s foremost organisations addressing sexual violence, providing medical, legal, and psychological support for survivors.
Key Achievements
- Founder of the Women at Risk International Foundation (WARIF), one of Nigeria’s leading organisations providing comprehensive support for survivors of sexual violence.
- Global leader in the fight against gender-based violence, combining her expertise in obstetrics and gynaecology with activism to address systemic barriers.
- Named to the Forbes 50 Over 50 EMEA List (2024) and delivered a widely acclaimed TED Talk on the “shadow pandemic” of gender-based violence.
- Currently completing a PhD in gender-based violence at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, shaping policy reforms and community initiatives.