Vision Statement

A better life for Women and Girls in Nigeria.

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Mission Statement

·         Organizing/conducting relevant programs for Women and Girls in Nigeria. ·         Providing direct and indirect assistance to women and girls. ·         Building a nation where women and girls are respected, valued, recognized and allowed to lead. ·         Protecting the lives and interests of women and girls. ·           Empowering women and girls through education, employment, economic empowerment, vocational skills training, health awareness, civic participation, legal advocacy and other interventions. ·         To minimize the cycles of violence, abuse and poverty militating against women and girls in the country through advocacy, publicity, partnership and other identified means. ·         Empowering women and gir...
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UN to kick off 16 days activism over 1bn women, girls facing violence

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