By Chijioke Kingsley
Abuja (Sundiata Post) – The Nigerian Association of Women Entrepreneur (NAWE), has called on government and non-governmental organisations to employ stiffer measures aimed at protecting the rights of girls and Women against gender-based violence.https://sundiatapost.com/nawe-wants-govt-to-walk-the-talk-with-women-representation-in-governance/
This, it argued, had become inevitable in view of the gravity of the effects of violence in society.
President of NAWE, Barr. Vera Ndanusa made the call at a ceremony marking the 2023 Edition of the International Day of the Girl child held in Abuja, which drew participants from various Girls Secondary Schools.
From Maternal Healthcare and parenting support for adolescent mothers, to digital and life skills training; from comprehensive sexuality education to survivor support services and violence prevention programmes, Ndanusa argued that there “is an urgent need for increased attention and resourcing for the very key areas that enable girls to realize their rights and also achieve their full potentials”.
According to her, in 2023 and beyond, it is envisaged that women and girls would live violence free lives in society devoid of gender injustice, stressing that it is only by protecting the rights of women and girls that justice and inclusion, economies that would work for all and sustainable shared environment now and for the future generations would be guaranteed.https:https://sundiatapost.com/women-group-nawe-lauds-humanitarian-workers-efforts/
Ndanusa decried the Increasing incidence of girl child molestation, defilement, rape, violation and dehumanization in various ways which effect their future.
She lamented that despite the domestication of the child rights law in many countries including Nigeria, the girl child is still a victim of circumstances when it comes to making decisions and choices regarding her future.
She lauded the theme of this year’s caption, “invest in Girls’ Rights: our leadership, our well being” as apt which she observed encapsulates the urgency and importance of addressing the rights and opportunities of girls today.