genderadvocacyandwomenresource

An advocacy-oriented NGO promoting the rights of women, children and young persons in Nigeria.

[genderadvocacyandwomenresource @gawrc_ng]

The answers to this test summarize who we are and what we do.

This year, we will covering topics from domestic abuse, gender biases, sexual and reproductive health matters and all things in between.

[Amnesty International Nigeria @AmnestyNigeria]

It is the responsibility of the government to ensure that no child is left behind. Education is a human right and the government must ensure that all children have access to basic education in an environment free from violence and threats of attacks. @MBuhari @ProfOsinbajo

[genderadvocacyandwomenresource @gawrc_ng]

BRING. BACK. OUR. GIRLS.

#gawrc #BringBackOurGirls #girlsrights #protectourgirls #HumanRights #Nigeria

[genderadvocacyandwomenresource @gawrc_ng]

Let's #ChooseToChallenge norms that violate women's rights, and build a women's rights conscious society together.

#IWD2021
#InternationalWomensDay
#internationalwomensday2021
#WomensRightsAreHumanRights
#HumanRights
#gawrc
#8M2021
#Nigeria

[genderadvocacyandwomenresource @gawrc_ng]

#WTO #noi #gawrc #womeninbusiness #womenempowerment #womenempoweringwomen

[genderadvocacyandwomenresource @gawrc_ng]

Because it's never too late to celebrate a momentous victory like this one.

Ngozi Okonjo Iweala is the first African AND female Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO).

Dear African/Girl Child, you too can dream and conquer the world.

#girlpower #youtoocandoit

[Amnesty International Nigeria @AmnestyNigeria]

Peaceful protest is a human right
Peaceful protest is a human right
Peaceful protest is a human right
Peaceful protest is a human right
Peaceful protest is a human right
#EndSARS  #EndSARS  #Lekkitollgate

[Miiato @MiiatoHQ]

Irawo wants to be just like Africa's greatest superhero—The Incredible I—who also happens to be his big brother. But when his copycat efforts lead to disaster, Irawo must discover his own powers to become a true hero #PBPitch #BVM #POC #ownvoices #OWN

[Miiato @MiiatoHQ]

Everyone treats Imole like he’s a villain in the making.
But he’ll do anything to become a hero...including standing up to the most powerful supervillain in Africa—his mother. #PBPitch #BVM #POC #ownvoices #OWN

[UN Women Africa @unwomenafrica]

Today is the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation.

We join the millions of young people worldwide, calling to #endFGM and standing up for their rights with urgency. #GenerationEquality

[genderadvocacyandwomenresource @gawrc_ng]

Share with someone today about the dangers of FGM.

#Act2EndFGM #HumanRights #gawrc #WomensRights #saynotoviolenceagainstwomen #WomensRightsAreHumanRights
#ChildRights #Nigeria

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[genderadvocacyandwomenresource @gawrc_ng]

According to research by 28TooMany, 20 million Nigerian women and girls have undergone female genital mutilation or cutting (FGM/C), which is 10% of the global total. This means, 1 out of every 10 mutilated women in the world is NIGERIAN. (Ugwu S.N, https://t.co/oHkJtZ9D38)

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[genderadvocacyandwomenresource @gawrc_ng]

difficulty in passing urine, as well as long-term consequences for their sexual and reproductive health and mental health.' (United Nations Website, https://t.co/Oj2d1vCPtd)

We can end this dangerous, life-altering practice and it starts with you and me. Let's #Act2EndFGM

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[Amnesty International Nigeria @AmnestyNigeria]

#EndSARS
#EndSARS
#EndSARS
#EndSARS
#EndSARS

[genderadvocacyandwomenresource @gawrc_ng]

Hey!

Swipe to see some of what we've been up to in 2020!

#gawrc #16daysofactivism #HumanRights #EndGBV #NoMeansNo

[genderadvocacyandwomenresource @gawrc_ng]

The labour of our heroes past shall never be in vain. 🇳🇬

We thank you for your sacrifice.
We will not forget.

#ArmedForcesRemembranceDay #ArmedForcesRemembranceDay2021 #gawrc #HumanRights

[genderadvocacyandwomenresource @gawrc_ng]

What other topics would you like us to feature here?

#gawrc #HumanRights #SRH #nigerian #WearYourMask #StaySafeNigeria #WomensRights #NoMeansNo #EndGBV

[genderadvocacyandwomenresource @gawrc_ng]

The answers to this test summarize who we are and what we do.

This year, we will covering topics from domestic abuse, gender biases, sexual and reproductive health matters and all things in between.

[genderadvocacyandwomenresource @gawrc_ng]

Your refusal to wear a mask can cost a life.

Let's follow COVID 19 precautionary guidelines and protect ourselves and those around us.

#gawrc #COVID19 #WearAMaskSaveAlife #WearAMask #WeAreInThisTogether #Nigeria #WHO