The Convener and Executive Director of Advocates for Health and Rights of Women and Youth Initiative, Mr. Emmanuel Etim, has urged Nigerians to respect the rights of women and youths.
Speaking at an event to mark this year’s International Women’s Day (IWD) at Swiss The Vistana VGC Lekki, Lagos, recently, Etim noted that “every woman is entitled to human rights which include the right to live free from violence, slavery and discrimination, to be educated, to own property, to political participation, health and dignity, and to earn a fair and equal wage.”
According to him, the programme was organised to address the issues affecting young people and women in the society, adding that “our core focus is on advocacy to end gender-based violence amongst minority groups, youth restiveness, substance misuse, poverty and climate change effects on women and youth, which are SDGs 1, 3, 5, 10 and 13.”
He stated that the programme brought together thought leaders, activists and media enthusiasts to brainstorm on ‘Women’s Rights in Human Rights’ and proffer a long lasting solution to the abuse of women’s rights in Nigeria.
He disclosed that, “this is the first in the series of zonal advocacy engagements for women and youth through community inclusive engagement.”
Speakers at the event included Ngozi Nwosu-Juba, Project Director, Vision Spring Initiatives/human rights activist; Ayo Mairo Ese of Arise TV; Maria Chike of BBN; Nelson Etta, Senior Producer at TVC News; Kofi Bartels, Assistant Programmes Director at Lagos Talks 91.3 and Bamike (Bam-Bam).
Others were Precious Amayo, News Anchor/Host, Political Standpoint, TVC News; OluwaDolapo Ojo-Adetuyi, a GBV Activist and Nathaniel Adegoke, Executive Director, Peter Adegoke Foundation.
