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ANONYMOUS SURVEY: Nigerian Women's Legal & Marital Challenges
This confidential survey aims to understand the legal and marital challenges faced by women in Nigeria. Your honest responses are vital and completely anonymous.
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What is your current age range? *

Which type of marriage governs or governed your primary relationship? Select one 

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Were you or are you confused about the legal classification of your marriage (statutory vs. customary) and the rights it confers (e.g. monogamy vs. polygamy)

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Where did you get married?  *
If your marriage is or was Customary, which state or tribe’s customary law is most relevant to your situation? *

If you are or were married under Customary Law, does your community or family follow the tradition of requiring the return of the bride price during a divorce/separation?

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What is the single biggest barrier you have faced (or witnessed a woman face) when trying to exit or resolve a harmful/restrictive marriage? (Select all that apply)


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Have you personally experienced any of the following challenges in your current or past marriage/relationship? *
Yes, currently
Yes, in the past
No, never
Financial control/deprivation by partner
Verbal or emotional abuse
Physical abuse
Sexual violence or coercion
Disputes over child custody or maintenance
Issues related to property or inheritance rights
Pressure for early marriage (before age 18)
If you faced a marital or legal challenge, did you seek any external help or advice? *

Have you ever been denied or had your access to your child/children severely restricted during a marital breakdown?

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Does your family or tribe still follow old custody customs (e.g., automatic father's right to boys, regardless of the child's welfare)?

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In your primary relationship, did you experience financial challenges or lack of transparency regarding your husband’s income or assets? (Select all that apply)

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What is the single biggest barrier preventing Nigerian women from seeking justice in marital disputes? *

If you married into a polygamous household, did you face unequal treatment or structural barriers (financial or otherwise)?

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Do you believe current Nigerian laws adequately protect women in marital or cohabiting relationships? *
Which of the following legal reforms do you believe is most urgent for women's rights in marriage/divorce in Nigeria? *
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If you are or were married, what was the highest level of education you attained before marriage? *
Which source of support or advice have you found to be the most helpful regarding marital legal issues in Nigeria? *
Rate the level of difficulty for a woman in your community to access affordable legal aid/representation for marital disputes. *
Very Easy Access
Very Difficult Access

Have you experienced any form of digital violence or online harassment while navigating a family or marital dispute? (Select all that apply)

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Have you experienced digital violence in the context of marital disputes or separation? Tell us your story

Do you know the laws that protect you against digital violence (e.g., the Cybercrimes Act)?

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Have you ever experienced sexual harassment (verbal, physical, or online) in a Nigerian professional, corporate, or political environment? *
If you reported or considered reporting sexual harassment, what was your main concern or obstacle? Select all that apply *
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