the task ahead of me reminds me of the quote that says "uneasy lies the head that wears the crown"
fighting for oppressed women and children is a passion that has driven me through so many things, many vicissitudes of life and i learnt that when looking for result you must be prepared to fail.
Far too many women and children live in fear day in and day out. The World Health Organization reports that an astounding one in three women worldwide experiences physical or sexual violence. In some countries, that rate jumps to 70 percent.
speak out naijer works for transformational change to reduce, prevent, and address domestic violence, rape, bride burnings, dowry deaths and other kinds of violence and abuse against women and children.
Together, we can change the status quo and create a world where domestic violence, rape, and other forms of violence against women become a thing of the past.
FAST FACTS
- Globally, 35 percent of women experience sexual or physical violence (World Health Organization)
- Each year, 3 million girls face the risk of female genital mutilation or cutting (UNFPA)
- Sixty percent of women whose first sexual experience was forced go on to experience further sexual violence later in life (UNFPA)
