“Sir, you wanted to see me,” Lisa asked, knocking on the slightly open door and poking her head into the HR’s office. Why didn’t you put in your application?,” the HR manager said, gesturing Lisa to the empty seat in front of him. “Sir, me?” Lisa asked, walking in, sitting on the chair and bending her head shyly. “Yes you,” the HR manager said, “That spot was an easy grab for you! I’m not supposed to say this but I nearly tossed everyone else’s application in the trash. Why do you think I kept extending the deadline?” “The board of directors asked you to?” she volunteered, looking up at him.…
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16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
16 Days of activism against Gender-based violence The UN sets aside the days between 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, to 10 December, Human Rights Day every year as 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. The 16 Days of Activism is an international campaign to challenge violence against women and girls. In that period, people all over the world are encouraged to raise awareness about gender-based violence or violence done against women. There are lots of marches, online and offline discussions and all forms of sensitization that educate the general public about gender-based violence. Gender-based violence is violence that is usually targeted at…
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Women, Never Put Yourself in a Box!
Many times, when some think about female leadership, they think about leading other women. There is still this ingrained societal construct that makes them see leadership as something that should happen only with other women involved. So, they expect women to lead units, head divisions or ministries that have to do with women or gender-related issues. This tends to limit them and make them less involved in other leadership capacities where they would have been good fits if they hadn’t boxed themselves. Once one is a gender advocate, their prayer for one is to become Minister of Women’s Affairs. There are other positions within one’s area of competence that one…
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Women Who Make History -Kamala Harris
A few days ago, Kamala Harris became the first woman to be elected as Vice President of the United States. She makes history as the first woman to be elected Vice President. Based on her descent, she is the first Black woman and the first American Indian woman to become elected to the second highest office in the US as well. This is a big win for women, people of color and for anyone who identifies with her one way or another. This is a big win for me as a woman particularly because it shows the world that women can aspire to lead in countries as big…
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Men Picking Up The Gauntlet 6!!! – Ola Akinwe
Gender advocacy has always been personal for me. I started advocacy because growing up, I had a lot of questions about my identity and about the stereotypes I saw in the society. It seemed like there were different sets of rules for guys and different sets of rules for girls, especially as regards career choices and leadership. I wondered why it was so. It seemed like women were limited or deterred from reaching certain heights and my heart rebelled against it. When I realized the truth about who I was and whom I was meant to be, I decided to help every young girl and young woman do the same. …
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International Day of the Girl Child 2020 Program
This is the 4th Edition of the event to mark International Day of the Girl Child I will be organizing. I have never been physically present for any Edition but I appreciate the support system I have in friends and those who key into this vision who ensure that everything goes on smoothly. Thanks to everyone who has been holding the fort, pulling this through over the past 4 years in my absence. The International Day of the Girl Child 2020 was done in partnership with Gertrude Initiative and the founder is Oluwabusola Olowo Adeyemo. The program started at exactly 10: 20 am with 43 participants ( 33 Adolescent girls…
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Message to Girls to mark International Day of the Girl Child 2020
Lisa Bevere said that “God would never have granted women a voice if he intended them to remain silent. God knew that the world need the voice and influence of women”. Today is the International Day of the Girl. This year’s theme is My Voice: Our Equal Future. We are a generation of women who would not cower in silence or hide our faces in shame. We are a generation of women who do not accept the status quo. We question the things we do not understand and challenge the things we do not accept. This is your time!. Enough of letting your displeasures or discontentments go unheard. Enough of…
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International Day of the Girl Child 2020 -Words on Marble – Letter to A Young Girl
It is the International Day of the Girl and this year’s theme is My voice, Our equal future. For years, society has upheld the culture of silence. They have said time and time again that you should be seen and not heard. They question why you would dare speak back to a boy. They frown when you raise your hand in class. They hiss when you question agelong traditions and hit their head in wonder when you say you have an opinion. They tag you a rebel – a person everyone should be wary of. They expect you to be accepting of everything they throw at you. And they measure…
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International Day of the Girl Child 10 Day Countdown 2020!
TEN DAY COUNTDOWN I will lend my voice in seeking to re-mould my future until I am heard. My voice and yours contain the same sounds. Ergo, we deserve to share equal chances and equal opportunities. NINE DAY COUNTDOWN Our collective power lies in our voice. The words we do not voice do not exist. The change we seek will remain a dream if our lips are sealed. EIGHT DAY COUNTDOWN The voice of a collective people influences a desired change. I am that change the world needs. I choose the building blocks of my future. I am the girl child. SEVEN DAY COUNTDOWN The voice of…
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Feature as one of the 60 Women Champions on Business Day Nigeria’s Women’s Hub to celebrate Nigeria 60th Independence Day.
I am super excited to be honoured as one of the 60 Women Champions in celebration of Nigeria’s 60th independence by BusinessDay Nigeria’s WOMEN’S HUB. Kindly click on the link https://businessday.ng/download/465629/ to download the full list of women.
