Women Rally for Legal Rights in Nigeria (IMAGE) University of Kansas Caption Women read about their legal rights in a public awareness campaign in Benin, Nigeria, in 2011. A study led by a University of Kansas researcher found that countries with more stringent rape laws were less likely to experience civil strife and violence. The researchers identified 10 countries including Nigeria that experienced civil strife since 1954 and later made reforms to strengthen rape laws and women's rights. Credit Photo via E. C. Ahoundou/USAID/U.S. government work Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.