Dr Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi
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Executive Director WARDC. Human/Women's Rights Activist, Attorney, feminist, governance and development consultant.
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@BigBadReni
@BigBadReni
Thank you for contacting me, I have escalated your concerns to the school and thanks
@Theariaspeaks
for listing the names as alleged. I will follow up with the school on your concerns, SH should not be tolerated anywhere and definitely not at CMUL, Unilag should
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Am sure you are awake like me, we can’t sleep when our youths, the soul of the country, the today and the future are being murdered by soldiers that are supposed to protect them,
#RatherUsThanOurChildren
#NigerianWomenArise
, let’s commence mobilizing all women.
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I have been leading a case
Demanding Justice for a Fallen Sister, Mrs. Olufunmilayo Mary-Anne Oluwawemimo suspected to have been Violently Murdered by Her Absconding Husband on the 18th of May 2024.
My colleague and another activist sister, Ene obi were at the state command
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We resist the dictatorial approach of this government. We have the right to freedom of speech and expression. We must also keep demanding accountability on what really happened on 20-10-20.
#KeepitOn
#EndSARS
@obyezeks
@AishaYesufu
@A4ARise
@EiENigeria
@mojubaolu
@SERAPNigeria
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1 in 4 women will suffer violence in their lifetime.
They often will not speak about it; when a fraction of them do, they do not receive the justice they deserve.
Our advocacy will ALWAYS be to duty bearers (the government and our justice system) to prosecute VAWG cases to
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@BigBadReni
Today, the police had no option than to take the body of
#justice4olufunmilayo
for autopsy after leaving the matter unattended since May 18, thanks to the Minister for Women Affairs Barr. Uju Kenedy-Ohaneye,
@ActionAidNG
and
@womenadvocate
team . The police reported
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It’s another Tuesday , join me to wear black to demand accountability for 20-10-20
@EiENigeria
@obyezeks
@AishaYesufu
@mojubaolu
@womenadvocate
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*UNILAG Don, Dr. Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi Selected as Member of UN Spotlight Initiative Global Reference Group*
Dr. Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, a Senior Lecturer at Faculty of Law and Director, Centre for Human Rights, University of Lagos, has been nominated for United Nations
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#justice4olufunmilayo
For years we have seen women die due to abuse and violence- we can’t keep quiet.
@nancytuammen
and others, all your threats are recorded and will be dealt with as appropriate.
@HonMichaelson
I hope your client told you that the police invited to the scene
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I wear black today to morn peaceful protesters that were killed in cold blood 20-10-2020, while demanding good governance and an end to police brutality, we need an answer, we will not stop demanding accountability!
#EndSARS
#NigerianWomenArise
@obyezeks
@AishaYesufu
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Join me to wear black tomorrow in remembrance of the Black Tuesday
@obyezeks
@mojubaolu
@EiENigeria
@DrJoeOdumakin
#nigerianwomenarise
#NigerianLivesMatter
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Today, Wole Soyinka Center honored me with the Human Rights Defender Award 2022.I dedicate the award to all young women and girls who suffer sexual harassment in schools.
@obyezeks
@bukolaidowu
@BukkyShonibare
@ChiomaChuka
@DrJoeOdumakin
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It’s another Tuesday, in memory of our fallen heroes of the
#EndSARS
movement. Let's continue to demand accountability on what really happened on 20-10-20
@obyezeks
@aiyesufu
.
@EiENigeria
@mojubaolu
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It has been over a week since the twitter suspension. We have the right to freedom of speech and expression. We must also keep demanding accountability on what really happened on 20-10-20.
#KeepitOn
#EndSARS
@obyezeks
@AishaYesufu
@A4ARise
@EiENigeria
@mojubaolu
@SERAPNigeria
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Join me to demand accountability 20-10-20
@obyezeks
@AishaYesufu
@mojubaolu
@EiENigeria
@BBOG_Nigeria
@WumiShubby
@CDDWestAfrica
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We must continue to demand accountability on what really happened on 20-10-20. We must not forget our fallen heroes of
#EndSARS
@obyezeks
@AishaYesufu
@A4ARise
@EiENigeria
@mojubaolu
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Decorated by the vice chancellor represented by the Registrar as a Honorary Member of the University of Portharcourt
#InternationalWomensDay
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I hail the Deputy Senate President for pushing the Sexual Harassment Prohibition Law 2020 through, very happy for being one of the advocates for the law,
@kikimordi
, Monica Osagie are my heroines, thanks to ICPC for working with @ WARDC to make Prof Akindele the first convict.
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It’s another Tuesday, I am still demanding accountability. What happened at Lekki on 20-10-20 ?
#Nigeriawomenarise
#EndSarsNow
#EndPoliceBrutalityinNigeraNOW
@womenadvocate
@mojubaolu
@A4ARise
@EiENigeria
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Another Tuesday to remember the fallen heroes of
#EndSARS
, we will continue to hold the government accountable. We have a right to know what happened on 20-10-20 !
@livingtruely
@YarKafanchan
@bukolaidowu
@YIAGA
@womenadvocate
@mojubaolu
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It’s another Tuesday, a reminder to demand accountability
@AishaYesufu
@obyezeks
@EiENigeria
@DrJoeOdumakin
@WumiShubby
@mojubaolu
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Bauchi House of Assembly made history today, by passsing the VAPP Law Congratulations to
@womenadvocate
and
@awdf01
for supporting the process, a big thanks to the Speaker Bauchi HOA for the political will.
@bisiafayemi
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We cannot be quiet, we must organize to win the battle against GBV. It’s UWA today, tomorrow it might be your daughter, wife or sister, let’s insist on a system that repels SGBV, Nigeria must work 4 us!
#SayHerName
#JusticeForUwa
@NdiKato
@DrJoeOdumakin
@obyezeks
@womenadvocate
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We demand accountability. We have a right to know what happened on 20-10-20 !
@YarKafanchan
@bukolaidowu
@YIAGA
@womenadvocate
@mojubaolu
@obyezeks
@AishaYesufu
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Where is the one day old baby that the Police at PANTI took away from the mother on the day he was born 23/12? The mother cries out ! Destination of baby Joseph is still unknown ?
@obyezeks
@AishaYesufu
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@lawyersalertng
@segalink
@livingtruely
The rising incidents of rape in Nigeria is caused by many factors, some of which are social, demographic, inefficiency of the police in handling sexual violence cases, the poor judicial system & low conviction rate, alcoholism and exposure to pornography through the massmedia.
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In Gombe today, with the Confrence of NE Speakers to elicit commitments for the domestication of the VAPP Act in the zone, following our breakthrough with Bauchi VAPP Law, WARDC has a mission, thanks to Speaker Bauchi our main advocate, Wish us luck✌️
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@lawyersalertng
@segalink
@livingtruely
Secondly victim blaming , stigmatization, culture of silence impunity and community acquiescence.
#StopRapeNG
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Rape is a crime , the church must rid itself of such a disgraceful act, Uwa should not die in vain, let’s scream
#JusticeForUwa
Now.
@GovernorObaseki
must Act Now.
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@lawyersalertng
@segalink
@livingtruely
2. Speedy prosecution of rape cases and timely convictions is very key
3. End victim blaming.
4. Public awareness.
5. Popularization of the Cyber Crime Act and its provisions.
#StopRapeNG
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@lawyersalertng
@segalink
@livingtruely
1. Review of the laws on rape to provide for maximum punishment and ensuring conviction, through creation of more specialized courts to deal with Rape and other sexual offenses.
#StopRapeNG
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@obyezeks
@FunkeBaruwa
@EiENigeria
@ChiomaChuka
@Naijavote
@KadariaAhmed
@WRAPANG
@UN_Women
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@lawyersalertng
@segalink
@livingtruely
6. Furthermore the special courts to try offences of rape and where possible in camera to protect the virtues or dignity of the survivor.
#StopRapeNG
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Nigerian Feminist Womanifesto 2020 . Please also join us tomorrow, especially for the Diaspora panel discussion at 12:45pm Nigeria Time (WAT) that is: 6:45am NY Time (EST).
@obyezeks
@ChiomaChuka
@EiENigeria
@mojubaolu
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At the ReportHer awards, Global monitoring Report shows that women represent 24% of persons, read, heard and seen in the TV, Radio etc. We need to report women more
@WSoyinkaCentre
@wfm917
@unwomenNG
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It's another Tuesday, we still must not forget our fallen heroes of
#EndSARS
. Let's continue to demand accountability on what really happened on 20-10-20
@obyezeks
@AishaYesufu
@A4ARise
@EiENigeria
@mojubaolu
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On going mentoring and coaching for 40 female candidates from NW Nigeria taking place in Kaduna
@UN_Women
@EUinNigeria
@KDI_ng
@womenfundng
@WomenRadio
@womenadvocate
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Working with experts last week to dis mantle patriarchy, with men on our side. Not all men are guilty of patriarchy.
@IPCng
@AyoAdebusoye
@ChidiOdinkalu
@JibrinIbrahim17
@otiveigbuzor
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The Violence Against Person Prohibition Bill passed first and second reading in Bauchi State House of Assembly today, a very happy day for men and women.
#StateOfEmergencyGBV
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It’s a new year, let’s keep demanding for accountability from our leaders, let’s keep the
#EndSARS
demand alive, police brutality is not abating, we need to know what happened on 20-10-20.@ lekk. It’s another Tuesday ! We have a right to know. Happy New Year!
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We cannot stop asking questions? Nigeria, where is the oil money? Who is keeping our money? Where is the money kept? Who are the looters? What happened to them? I need answers oooo
@SERAPNigeria
@BudgITng
@obyezeks
@womenadvocate
@EiENigeria
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@lawyersalertng
@segalink
@livingtruely
Government need to invest more funds in prevention and response mechanisms, chunk of Abacha loots is suggested, let the governors forum walk the talk and lead the demand for accountability.
#StopRapeNG
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Prof Ben Ayade signs costed multi sectoral action plan on the implementation of VAPP Law for Cross River State. Commits resources to ending gender based violence. The CAP was facilitated by WARDC in partnership with the Joint UN-EU Spotlight Initiative
@unwomenNG
@BeatriceEyong
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Yesterday night, I got the best news of the month, Bauchi State Governor, signed the VAPP Law. 💃🏿A big gain for women and girls, risking a two day journey to Bauchi and then Gombe in May amid covid 19 was worth it. Thanks to
@womenadvocate
@awdf
@unwomenNG
#VAPPLAW2020
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It was Nice to be at the Ejigbo BBOG seat out and participate in this Saturday BBOG webinar. Responsible governance is securing lives, addressing banditry, herdsmen crises and ensuring our girls are brought back alive
@obyezeks
@AishaYesufu
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Join Us: Womanifesto: Nigerian Women Fighting for Equal Political Space.
Date: Apr 27, 2022 12:30 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)
kindly register here :
@obyezeks
@womenfundng
@CDDWestAfrica
@YIAGA
@FIDANigeria
@wfm917
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We must continue to demand accountability on what really happened on 20-10-20. It is yet another Tuesday and we must not forget our fallen heroes of
#EndSARS
@obyezeks
@AishaYesufu
@A4ARise
@EiENigeria
@mojubaolu
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Today being another Tuesday, we still must not forget our fallen heroes of
#EndSARS
. Let's continue to demand accountability on what really happened on 20-10-20
@obyezeks
@AishaYesufu
@A4ARise
@EiENigeria
@mojubaolu
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Still following WARDC’s mandate to end violence against women and girls. In ijebuode with the First Lady, AG,Com. For Women Affairs, drawing a workplan for 2020-2023 for Ogun State Violence Against Persons Prohibition Law Management Committee
@EiE_org
@WRAPANG
@womenadvocate
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June 12- President speech is fluid, not people centric and therefore empty with no hope for future!
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Another Tuesday is here and we must not forget our fallen heroes of
#EndSARS
. We must continue to demand accountability on what really happened on 20-10-20
@obyezeks
@AishaYesufu
@A4ARise
@EiENigeria
@mojubaolu
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On the way to Ikeja high court in my black dress to support one of the victims of SARS, she is No 3 on the list of Lagos State Govt cases. I have a right to be me ! I wear black today unapologetically
@WumiShubby
@obyezeks
@AishaYesufu
@mojubaolu
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Gov. forum declared State of Emmergency on Gender Based Violence, Hon Gbajabiamila commits to zero tolerance for GBV, enough of the talks, what next ?GBV committee? A presidential task force on GBV is desirable .Just like COVID, it’s an epidemic.
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At
@womenadvocate
round table with all the NE speakers, each made public commitment to the passage of the VAPP law,thanks to
@awdf
for the support for the past two years for our work in Borno, Adamawa and Bauchi
@unwomenNG
@ProjectalertVaw
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@obyezeks
@G_MachelTrust
Great women of Africa, I agree the time is now , we can’t wait no more
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Many thanks for having me
@WomenLeadersG
@MelanneVerveer
@renata_giannini
@MallikaIyer96
@abiolaak
@Natalie_UN75
@stephsiddall
#UN75
#WPSin2020
@joinUN75
Many thanks to our panelists and partner for joining this critical conversation in a year when women's rights are at risk instead of being celebrated!
@WomenLeadersG
@MelanneVerveer
@renata_giannini
@MallikaIyer96
@abiolaak
@Natalie_UN75
@stephsiddall
#UN75
#WPSin2020
@joinUN75
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“Sisters, can we all wear black tomorrow to signify Black Tuesday? Just thinking , it’s another Tuesday tomorrow, nothing concrete from the government
#EndSARS
#nigerianwomenarise
@AishaYesufu
@obyezeks
@sisiogelagos
@womenadvocate
@ProjectalertVaw
@FIDANigeria
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#FreeInibeheEffiong
@lotufodunrin
@womenadvocate
@obyezeks
@DrJoeOdumakin
An injustice to one is a threat to a million!!!
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About a year ago , three staff of BHI died in a terrible accident on their way to provide legal aid support to a teenager who was abused by the father, today we stand with BHI what about you?
#IstandwithBHI
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Making a presentation on "The Media and Women in Politics in Nigeria:Overcoming Imperative of Building Self Confidence at a workshop organized by International Press Centre in Owu Crown Hotels, Ibadan
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Discussing ageism as casual and systemic and the impact of Agism on national development. Ageism has been institutionalized like who can be president , Abiola,fatima, Francis are saying let’s reduce focus on age and bridge generational gaps
@obyezeks
@DrJoeOdumakin
@AishaYesufu
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We need safer cities, safer spaces, women’s right is under threat,Join the movement to stop Sexual and Gender Based Violence
#SayHerNameNigeria
#JusticeForUwa
@womenadvocate
@ProjectalertVaw
@cleenfoundation
@unwomenNG
@EiENigeria
@CDDWestAfrica
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@lawyersalertng
@segalink
@livingtruely
Lastly, we need a more nuanced multi sectoral approach in dealing with rape and other forms of sexual violence, training for security sector, health, justice and gender ministries.
#StopRapeNG
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We cannot relax & allow the government take us its citizens for granted. It has been two weeks since the twitter suspension. We have the right to freedom of speech and expression. We must also keep demanding accountability on what really happened on 20-10-20.
#KeepitOn
#EndSARS
BREAKING: Twitter ban: The Nigerian government this evening served us a notice of preliminary objection and counter-affidavit to the ECOWAS suit by SERAP and 176 Nigerians.
Since the suit is coming up tomorrow [22 June 2021], we are filing our response electronically tonight.
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Please join us & also RT. It's on Wednesday, April 27 from 12:20-2 pm EDT (New York time) and 5:30 pm WAT (West Africa Time)
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@DrJoeOdumakin
@womenadvocate
As my sister,Olabisi Olateru-Olagbegi begins her final journey home .D End of an era!
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Justice is a broad concept, manifestations often contested, to me justice can only be achieved when discrimination and marginalization ends. Gender Justice is not yet here, we are still searching ..
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Today, I celebrate another table shaker, an icon, a Prof of Public Law, a great feminist sister. We are very proud of you and the achievements, you are indeed unstoppable. Keep soaring
@InvictusAfrica
@womenadvocate
@unwomenNG
@NgoziEzeilo
@WACOLTamarSARC
@obyezeks
@ChiomaChuka
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Let's demand accountability now , we cannot stop now.
@womenadvocate
@obyezeks
@AishaYesufu
@DrJoeOdumakin
@A4ARise
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Today is Valentine's Day.
While emotions run high, remember that NO means NO, non-consensual sexual relations is RAPE, and minors (persons under 18 years) are unable to give consent.
#Valentine2024
#bachelor
#ValentinesDay
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@UN_Women
@SayNO_UNiTE
@womenadvocate
@GlobalSpotlight
@DrJoeOdumakin
@ProjectalertVaw
@Wazobia_FM
@PublicSquareNG
@GidiLiveNG
#OrangeTheWorld
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Meeting with wives of Mobile police officers deployed on special duties to Damboa, Borno from Lagos, it’s widow Day, Http ://guardian.ng/news/bring-back-our-husbands-police-officers-wives-cry-out/
@segalink
@ChidiOdinkalu
@womenadvocate
@EiENigeria
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As we continue to demand accountability for 21-10-20.
#OccupyLekkiTollGate
#DefendLagos
#EndSARS
#LekkiMassacre
@obyezeks
@AishaYesufu
@mojubaolu
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One of the innovations of the Maputo Protocol is the protection of the rights of widows and other vulnerable groups. To my mother and all widows across the world standing against all odds, I celebrate you # widows day
@womenadvocate
@unwomenNG
@EiENigeria
@AishaYesufu
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Join us tomorrow as we discuss the Nigeria Women Want
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It’s another Tuesday, beyond 20-10-20, I also demand that Mr President act immediately to Bring Back Our Boys now ! My heart bleeds for Nigeria.
@obyezeks
@AishaYesufu
@mojubaolu
@EiENigeria
@WomanifestoNg
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Spent my Saturday morning with some excellent and exceptional young people beneficiaries of us embassy programs ‘silent voices’ . Today I will be speaking to another group at LBS .
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Speaking at the Association of Lagos State Head of Services & Permanent Secretaries 9th Summit on Ethics and Values, Social Orders abd Governance
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It has been long years of service and building a virile movement and I see you as a major partner that made this possible . I can only say thank you .
Dr Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi
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@womenadvocate
#NGOs
,
#nollywood
stars join march in Abuja, insists govt ends needless
#MaternalMortality
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In Ebonyi, women candidates from different political parties, who dared to shake the table attended the two day coaching and mentoring session put together by
@womenadvocate
and
@unwomenNG
#votewomen
@BeatriceEyong
@oluremisonaiya
@obyezeks
@FunkeBaruwa
@WRAPANG
🤞
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@Bamsjacobs
@lawyersalertng
@livingtruely
@segalink
I agree with you , there is need for awareness, implementation is poor often because critical stakeholders lack required information, the state has failed to protect women and girls against rape
#StopRapeNG
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It’s another Tuesday, we must not forget. In memory of our fallen heroes of the
#EndSARS
Let's continue to demand accountability on what really happened on 20-10-20
@obyezeks
@AishaYesufu
@A4ARise
@EiENigeria
@mojubaolu
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Please join us & also RT. It's on Wednesday, April 27 from 12:20-2 pm EDT (New York time) and 5:30 pm WAT (West Africa Time)
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@obyezeks
@AishaYesufu
@KDI_ng
@womenfundng
@womenadvocate
@UN_Women
@FunkeBaruwa
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Year after year, we want to express our appreciation for your support and contribution to keeping our dreams alive, the video above is a testimony for our work and impacts in the year 2023,
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Can we talk about insurance for defenders, who risk their lives for others? Can we talk about tax support for non profit to make their work more effective? Can we talk about support for local organizations who work in communities with less or no funds?
#IstandwithBHI
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