WIFE of the Governor of Lagos State, Mrs Bolanle Ambode, has called for total eradication of all forms of discrimination and violence against women and girls in the country. This holds for everyone irrespective of age, gender, religion or any other characteristics of human identity. “As a united force, we must act now to end violence against women and girls, to change institutions and work together to end discrimination, restore human rights and dignity, and ensure we leave no one behind,” Mrs Ambode said. The governor’s wife also urged enlightened women, gender-based NGOs and other female sympathetic groups, to continue to lead the campaign for the total emancipation of all women in line with this year’s theme. November 25th every year is set aside as International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls across the world.

Source: Nigerian Tribune November 26, 2017 16:10 UTC