Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady, has urged for immediate action to eliminate gender-based violence as she participates in the worldwide celebration of International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
Her letter, published on X on Monday, kicked off the annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.
“Nearly one in every three women worldwide experiences physical or sexual violence in their lifetime,” she remarked, emphasizing the terrible extent of the problem.
She also highlighted the pervasiveness of harmful practices in Nigeria, such as child marriage and female genital mutilation, which are frequently excused by cultural or religious beliefs.
While noting advances in addressing these challenges, she emphasized that many women and girls, particularly in rural and impoverished communities, are still stuck in cycles of violence and inequity.
“Many women and girls remain trapped in these cycles of violence and inequality,” she added, asking society to act decisively.
According to GREENMAX, the United Nations General Assembly created the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on November 25 of each year in 1999 to raise awareness of gender-based violence and mobilize worldwide efforts to prevent it.
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