Every November 25th is set aside as a day to commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.Oluremi Tinubu then thrown her weight against gender based violence, saying the start of 16 days activism against the trend was a welcomed development.
According to the First Lady in a statement, gender-based violence remains one of the most widespread human rights violations, with nearly one in three women worldwide experiencing physical or sexual violence in their lifetime also formal education for the girl child still remains the key to liberating them and helping them make informed choices she said.
Although we are making remarkable progress, however, many women and girls, especially in rural and underserved areas, remain trapped in these cycles of violence and inequality,She acknowledged that in Nigeria, harmful practices like child marriage and female genital mutilation are still prevalent,often justified by cultural or religious norms.she said
