Ishola Michael – Bauchi
Oxfam Nigeria has reaffirmed its dedication to attaining a gender-just society, where opportunities, resources, and decision-making are not influenced by gender orientation as the focus on gender equality is gaining traction globally.
This is contained in a press release on the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) and International Women’s Day (IWD) 2023 by Oxfam Nigeria signed by Dr Vincent Ahonsi, Country Director.
The release made available to Journalists on Wednesday contained that Oxfam celebrates with all women and girls in Nigeria as we mark the 67th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) and the 2023 International Women’s Day.
According to Oxfam Nigeria, “Our interventions have achieved an increased participation of women in the productive space and positively change power relations in both the private and public sectors of the society, through the adoption of gender transformative approaches, and the integration of feminism into our programming.”
It added, “Our achievements include the deepening of women’s financial inclusion and socio-economic enfranchisement through the Village Savings & Loan Association (VSLA), increased political inclusion through training and sensitization on Transformative Leadership for Women’s Rights (TLWRs), the integration of gender transformative approaches such as Gender Action Learning Systems (GALS), and Rapid Care Analysis (RCA).
“We facilitate socio-economic reintegration of survivors of Gender Based Violence (GBV), and
also integrate women and girls from underserved communities into the society through capacity building, and enhanced inclusion in the digital space,” it added.
Oxfam Nigeria further stated that “We encourage everyone to come forward and support us towards advancing gender equality and building an inclusive society where no one is left behind.”
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