By Albert Akota
As Nigeria joined the rest of the world to celebrate the 2021 International Women’s Day, (IWD) the Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Tony Ojukwu Esq. has said that women deserve a future free from any form of violence and should be respected and included all spheres of nation building.
The Executive Secretary who stated this on Sunday, said women are the reason for growth of the human race and they play very crucial role in development.
Mr. Ojukwu said this year’s theme “Choose to Challenge” is apt, noting that “we must all be ready to support the fight against inequality in all its ramifications and collectively help to create an inclusive world.
“ let’s all choose to challenge inequality and violence against women, equality for women is progress for all, countries with higher level of gender equality have higher economic growth and better protection for rights of women; for instance, women participation in peace and security work and women negotiators will increase the chances of sustainable peace”.
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