World Day of Social Justice It is World Day of Social Justice – a day that we are reminded of the need to tackle different issues like poverty, gender equality, exclusion, human rights, and so on. Today, I am choosing to resound the gong of gender equality. I am choosing to remind us to fight for equal treatment for men and women. Men and women are equal. Equality like I always like to remind people is not sameness in body size, body mass, bone structure, or height. Rather, it is sameness in humanity. Men and women are humans and should be seen as people. If a tall man is not…
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International Women’s Day 2021 Loading
March 8 is International Women’s Day. I will be hosting a webinar on the theme: Choose to challenge gender bias and inequality. This is an opportunity to challenge stereotypes, call for inclusion, amplify women’s voices, and to celebrate women. We shall be celebrating all women living beyond limitations, holding up, making an impact, influencing the world, leading positively, motivating the world, transforming lives, standing tall, aiming high, breaking stereotypes, shattering glass ceilings, breaking through concrete walls, striding on sticky floors and escaping career labyrinths. Host: Roseline Adebimpe Adewuyi Speakers: Adebanke Ilori Oyeniyi and Gbenga Oni Coincidentally, both are Mandela Washington Fellows which was not planned by me. Moderator : Ibere…
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World Radio Day 2021
As we celebrate World Radio Day, I am proud to be alive in a generation where the radio is more than just something people tune into for the news. The reality of how it is also a tool that can be used to change the negative perceptions and stereotypes that people have had for years gladdens my heart and gives me hope. People are being reached out to. People are listening and learning. They are growing. They are evolving and someday gender equality will be a reality all over the world because people use the radio to educate, enlighten and promote this good cause.
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International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2021 – Seyi Adelusi
As a young lady in STEM, which is a male-dominated area, one often encounters toxic masculinity. Also, men in the field get more visibility, at times for less work. As a result, I have had to work extra hard to attain the same visibility as some of my men colleagues. These are major challenges many other women I know and I face in STEM. My approach toward these challenges has been to ignore the noise and focus on activities that move the needle. What I mean here is that as long as you focus on making an impact, eventually, people will come to terms with your worth as a woman…
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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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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.
