Our mission
No Means No Worldwide is an international nonprofit on a mission to end sexual violence against women and children globally.
NMNW’s approach is rooted in a simple but powerful insight: sexual violence can be prevented when young people are equipped with the mental, verbal, and physical skills to recognize danger, respond assertively, and report safely.
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Mental Skillsawareness, boundary-setting, trusting intuition, gender-equitable beliefs
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Verbal Skillsassertiveness, consent, negotiation, bystander intervention
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Physical Skillssimple, effective self- defense as a last resort to escape
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Peter* No Means No Graduate“I used to tell myself that when a girl or a woman is raped, it’s their fault. But when No Means No came, I learnt that when a girl is raped it’s not their fault."
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Shasha* No Means No Graduate“The violence prevention sessions have transformed my life. I am now more comfortable and confident even as I walk in the community."
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Anne*No Means No Graduate"I am able to trust myself because of No Means No and I am able to be confident in other things as well."
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Youth Reached with Essential Safety Skills1.5 Million+
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Decrease in Sexual Assault Among Girls47%
News & Notes
We're proud to share this new No Means No case study featured on the Safe Futures Hub. Solutions on the Hub highlight what works to prevent and respond to childhood sexual violence in low- and middle-income countries.
Using the skills she learned in No Means No, Grace escapes an aggressive situation.
NMNW Trainer Oladele Ogunmayi was a featured guest on this episode of "The Conversation" on BBC Radio, discussing teaching consent in relationships.
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“I learned some important skills in our ‘No Means No’ training, and yesterday, I used them. A neighbour tried to get me to go with him in his car, but I remembered to trust my feelings and use my voice. I stood up straight and said, 'NO! I am not coming!' He tried to grab me, so I stepped back and shouted ‘STOP! I will call the police!’ He left, and I ran to a safe place and called my mum. I am glad I took the training. It helped me stay safe. Thank you for teaching us, I feel more confident now!”
~ Ade*, 12-year-old participant, Nigeria
*Name changed for privacy
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Angela * Graduate"I love feeling safe. No Means No teaches me how to keep myself safe."
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John * Focus Group Participant"Consent is important and [to] respect people's boundaries; and you can always reach out for help."
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Siphe * Graduate"l am more confident because l know l can protect myself and also that l am worth defending."
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Daniel * Graduate"Being a man is not about beating up others; to be a man you have to be a good man.”
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