National dialogue on Ending Child Marriage in Nigeria
National dialogue on Ending Child Marriage in Nigeria
UNFPA Nigeria Deputy Representative Mr. Koessan Kuawu reiterated the importance of empowering girls to know and exercise their human rights.
UNICEF Nigeria Resident Representative Christian Munduate emphasized the urgent need for increased investments in children's education to address the associated human rights and socio-economic challenges
Kwara State First Lady H.E Dr. Mrs Folake Abdulrazaq and Minister of Women Affairs Ms. Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye were some of the high level participants at the event
Traditional and Faith-based leaders at the event shared perspectives on how renewed cooperation and collaboration among partners could eradicate child marriage.
The panel discussion on the role of traditional and religious leaders in ending child marriage
A panel discussion on defining the roles and accountabilities around efforts to address child marriage gave an overview of legal and judicial responses aimed at preventing and ending child marriage in Nigeria
