Empowering women and girls is all about giving them tools, resources and support they need to reach their full potential, this includes access to Education, healthcare , Economic opportunities and decision making spaces
When women and girls thrive , families, communities and the entire nation benefits
Women and girls Empowerment
Education
This is to ensure girls have access to quality Education and opportunities to pursue thier passions
Economic empowerment
This provide women with skills and training and Resources to start business and ensure decent work
Health and wellness
This is to improve access to healthcare , reproductive rights and mental health support .
Leadership
Encourage and support women in leadership roles , decision making and politics
Relevant stakeholders and their roles
Government Agencies
Federal ministry of budget and Economic planning , National Assembly and state Government especially ministry of women Affairs , the contribute to policy changes ,budgeting and implemention of gender responsive programs
UN women
The provide technical Assistance, policy engagement and resources to strengthen institutional Accountability for gender responsive governance
Donors and Development parties
Providing Financial and Technical resources to support gender equality and women empowerment programs
Private sector
Contribution to economic empowerment, job creation , and promoting gender equality in the work place
Media
Raising awareness, promoting positive representation and Advocating for women rights
Traditional and religion leaders
Influencing social norms , promoting women’s empowerment initiatives
Civil society organization
They are to provide support , Advocacy and services for women and girls particularly those affected by violence
Academia and research institutions
They are to conduct research , providing expertise and promoting gender equality in Education and Research activities
Women’s group and network
Mobilizing women , promoting social and Advocating for women rights
To Empower women and girls is to Empower a nation, we need the following strategic approach
End violence against women and girls
Violence against women and is a major issue in Nigeria with many women facing physical, Emotional and Economic abuse , we need stronger laws , enforcement and support systems to protect women and girls
Equal opportunities
Women and girls often face barriers in accessing education,jobs and health care,we need to creat more opportunities and level the playing fields ,so they can compete fairly
Education Empowerment
Education is key to empowering women and girls when girls are educated , they are given skills ,confidence and independence
End girls child marriage
Girls child marriage is a huge problems in some parts of Nigeria,we needs to raise awareness support girls education and enforce laws to strip this practice
Gender equality
Achieving gender equality requires changing mind sets , policies and system ,women and men should have equal rights , opportunities and respects
In conclusion all hands must be on desk by relevant stakeholders towards contributing to achieving this slogan unleash the power Empower women and girls, Empower a nation towards achieving SDG 5 by 2030.
– Benjamin Ibrahim writes from Lokoja, Kogi state.
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