By Princess Olufemi-Kayode
October 11, 2013 is another
International Day of the Girl Child as
declared by the United Nations General Assembly.
This year, 2013, the theme is ‘Innovating for Girls’ Education’. This
day was adopted by the resolution declaring October 11th as the
International Day of the Girl Child. The UN felt a need to raise
awareness of the challenges that millions of girls face every day.
There are various challenges that affect the girl child across the
world Nigeria inclusive.
declared by the United Nations General Assembly.
This year, 2013, the theme is ‘Innovating for Girls’ Education’. This
day was adopted by the resolution declaring October 11th as the
International Day of the Girl Child. The UN felt a need to raise
awareness of the challenges that millions of girls face every day.
There are various challenges that affect the girl child across the
world Nigeria inclusive.
One of these challenges which have
immense
effect on the girl child’s present physical, psychosocial and
emotional health is sexual violence. This is a global public health
epidemic and human rights violation. Despite its prevalence, the
response is not equivalent to the magnitude of the problem.
To be truly innovative for the girl child’s education, the problem of
sexual violence has to be addressed and faced headlong. We can no
longer evade, be silent or pretend that such things are not happening
among us.
effect on the girl child’s present physical, psychosocial and
emotional health is sexual violence. This is a global public health
epidemic and human rights violation. Despite its prevalence, the
response is not equivalent to the magnitude of the problem.
To be truly innovative for the girl child’s education, the problem of
sexual violence has to be addressed and faced headlong. We can no
longer evade, be silent or pretend that such things are not happening
among us.
The media in Nigeria of late has carried many
unbelievable
stories of sexual violence against the girl child. Everyone who is a
father, a mother, a sister, an uncle, an aunt or with a conscience
should speak and take a stand against this phenomenon that violates
millions of girls' rights, disrupts their education, jeopardizes their
health, and denies them their childhood, limiting their opportunities
and impacting all aspects of a girl's life.
According to Dr. Princess Olufemi-Kayode, Founder and Executive
Director, MediaCon " Any nation that ignores the social welfare and
infrastructures that make living and growth for its girl child is a
nation that denies itself of innovative development. The female gender
contribution to development cannot be quantified."
We at Media Concern Initiative (Mediacon) use the platform of the
International Day of the Girl Child as an opportunity to raise public
awareness of the different types of discrimination, violence, abuse
and violations of the human rights of the girl child all over the
world especially Nigeria.
MediaCon is a Non Governmental Organization that works on prevention and response to sexual violence. It has been in existence for over 10years and has reached millions people both women and children with its various programs which fall under two major headings – Prevention and Crisis Response Intervention. Through its prevention programs, the organization carries out capacity building of various targets in the population, sensitizing and creating awareness through the electronic and print media amongst others.
Its Crisis Response Intervention which is a Landmark of the
organization’s operation provides timely intervention and support to
victims and their families. Services provided include linking to legal
agencies, optimum medical care, Trauma Management Counseling,
relocation of victims and families when necessary amongst others. In
addition, it all runs 3 24 hour confidential help-lines.
Contact Person: DR. Princess Olufemi-Kayode
Executive Director
Email: info@mediaconcern.net
Media Concern Initiative- for Women and Children.
15A Bolodeoku Crescent Dideolu Estate, Ogba, Lagos
www.mediaconcern.netTel: 08023331036
Francesca Adeola Abiola*
Senior Programme Officer
MEDIA CONCERN INITIATIVE - for Women & Children
Email: adeola@mediaconcern.net
Website: www.mediaconcern.net
24 hrs Confidential Helplines: + 234 (0) 802 333 1036, 805 820 7164 & 809
952 2487
stories of sexual violence against the girl child. Everyone who is a
father, a mother, a sister, an uncle, an aunt or with a conscience
should speak and take a stand against this phenomenon that violates
millions of girls' rights, disrupts their education, jeopardizes their
health, and denies them their childhood, limiting their opportunities
and impacting all aspects of a girl's life.
According to Dr. Princess Olufemi-Kayode, Founder and Executive
Director, MediaCon " Any nation that ignores the social welfare and
infrastructures that make living and growth for its girl child is a
nation that denies itself of innovative development. The female gender
contribution to development cannot be quantified."
We at Media Concern Initiative (Mediacon) use the platform of the
International Day of the Girl Child as an opportunity to raise public
awareness of the different types of discrimination, violence, abuse
and violations of the human rights of the girl child all over the
world especially Nigeria.
MediaCon is a Non Governmental Organization that works on prevention and response to sexual violence. It has been in existence for over 10years and has reached millions people both women and children with its various programs which fall under two major headings – Prevention and Crisis Response Intervention. Through its prevention programs, the organization carries out capacity building of various targets in the population, sensitizing and creating awareness through the electronic and print media amongst others.
Its Crisis Response Intervention which is a Landmark of the
organization’s operation provides timely intervention and support to
victims and their families. Services provided include linking to legal
agencies, optimum medical care, Trauma Management Counseling,
relocation of victims and families when necessary amongst others. In
addition, it all runs 3 24 hour confidential help-lines.
Contact Person: DR. Princess Olufemi-Kayode
Executive Director
Email: info@mediaconcern.net
Media Concern Initiative- for Women and Children.
15A Bolodeoku Crescent Dideolu Estate, Ogba, Lagos
www.mediaconcern.netTel: 08023331036
Francesca Adeola Abiola*
Senior Programme Officer
MEDIA CONCERN INITIATIVE - for Women & Children
Email: adeola@mediaconcern.net
Website: www.mediaconcern.net
24 hrs Confidential Helplines: + 234 (0) 802 333 1036, 805 820 7164 & 809
952 2487
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