THE IMPLICATION OF RAPE RISK IN THE INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSON’S CAMP IN NIGERIA: THE CASE OF ABUJA CAMP

ABSTRACT The research on The Implication of Rape Risk in the Internally Displaced Person’s Camp in Nigeria: The Case of Abuja Camp aims to provide an analytical context for understanding the role played by the NGOs in tackling the rape risk in the camps. The research will analyze the Theory of Structural functionalism whose argument emphasis on that relationships between members of society are organized in terms of rules. The secondary data was applied for the research and according to the findings of the research, many IDP camps is Nigeria are characterized by make shift structures which are usually overstretched and inadequate for the number of users. They are usually overcrowded with very limited access to basic hygiene and health services. The nature of challenges faced by women in IDP camps include hunger caused by shortage in the supply of food; sexual exploitation; rape; molestation; restricted movement; and poor sanitation caused by inadequate toilet and waste disposal facilities. It recommended that there is the need for orientation and education of members of the armed forced on their roles in the protection of women in IDP camps. They should be trained to protect these vulnerable women and not sexually exploit and violate them. Such officers should be trained on the management of mental health issues. So that these women can receive psychological and mental help. KEYWORDS: Internal, Displacement, Violence, Risk, Rape, Camp, Challenges