International Women’s Day is made meaningful by our collective action and raised voices on societal issues. To create a future that is inclusive and free of discrimination, women need to be represented at all decision-making tables. We all must join the conversation on how to #BreakTheBias in our society. #IWD2022 #InternationalWomensDay2022 #SeeHer #chiomauzodimma H.E. Barr. (Mrs.) Chioma Uzodimma. First Lady,…
World Day of Social Justice is marked every year on 20 February. The objective of the day is to raise a voice against social injustices happening around the world. Many individuals and organizations recognize the need for social justice in addressing unfair practices meted out to humanity. In honor of World Day of Social Justice…
Today, we celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, 2022! Although women have made tremendous progress towards increasing their roles in higher education, we are still under-represented in high-demand fields such as technology (22%). In honor of this commemoration, organizations across the globe encourage women to work in technology and innovation. They…
We commemorate the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) today, to raise awareness of one of the most extreme forms of discrimination against girls and women and an abhorrent violation of their dignity. Victims of #FGM are left with intense, unhealthy, destructive, and long-lasting psychological effects throughout their lives. In line with this…
The 2nd Annual Conference of the Nigeria Governors’ Wives Forum (@ngw_forum) held today, at the Congress Hall, Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja. My colleagues across the States of the Federation were joined by, the Chair, Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and Ekiti State Governor, His Excellency Dr. Kayode Fayemi, the British High Commissioner, H.E. Catriona Laing, and…
Every year on December 1st, the World Health Organization (WHO) commemorates World AIDS Day as a way of raising awareness about the ongoing epidemic of Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) in our society. The theme of World AIDS Day 2021 is: “END INEQUALITIES. END AIDS. END PANDEMIC.” A society that does not understand…
As we continue to keep the promises we make to the indigenous people of our great Imo State, we will ensure all our actions are inclusive of the diverse groups with the communities. My office in collaboration with the Ministry of Women Affairs and Vulnerable Groups, Imo State will continue to work tirelessly to fulfil…
We commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, today, November 25th, to highlight actions taken by the Government, National and International Organizations as well as Non-governmental Organisations and Individuals to address violence against women and girls. Days like these draw the attention of more people to the problems women face in…
Times are changing and we are more conscious that we have been ushered into a new era; one which has opened up a lot of opportunities and resources for the new generation. It has also revealed through recent events how their rights are being violated. However, the new generation of resourceful young people are not…
Times are changing and we are more conscious that we have been ushered into a new era; one which has opened up a lot of opportunities and resources for the new generation. It has also revealed through recent events how their rights are being violated. However, the new generation of resourceful young people are not…