A child and women rights advocate, Mrs Ibukunoluwa Otesile has encouraged Nigerian women to keep striving to make a positive impact in society.
Mrs Otesile who is the executive director, Hope for Second Chance Foundation, HOSEC made this known while speaking with newsmen on the occasion of this year’s International Women’s Day.
While saluting the courage, strength and resilience of every Nigerian woman at building a society free of bias and inequality, Mrs Otesile urged them to continue to speak up on their rights.
She also appealed to all stakeholders to ensure women are protected and respected not just as women but first as humans.
“I call on all women to keep the fire burning, I call on all men to support what is right, just and fair, I call on all children to change the narrative and break the bias!” She said.
Speaking on this year’s theme of International Women’s Day, Equality today for tomorrow, Mrs Otesile condemned female genital mutilation, forced marriage, and any form of violence against women.
She added that since the world is not only for either men or women, both genders should compliment each other.
Mosope Kehinde
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