The #BringBackOurGirls (BBOG) group has called on Nigerian citizens and private companies to donate to to local and international organisations that that will help in elimination of violence against women.
In a press release signed by leaders of the group, Dr Oby Ezekwesili and Aisha Yesufu to commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the group stated project aimed at promoting the rights and the cause of girls and women are weakened by a paucity of resources a urged support from all to end violence against women.
“As the United Nations and the international community kick off 16 Days of Activism to End Gender Violence from November 25th to December 10th we, the #BringBackOurGirls movement, stand in solidarity to commemorate today, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
“It is widely known that our movement, advocating for the rescue of the remaining 196 of 219 abducted Chibok girls, is self-funded and does not solicit nor receive funding of any kind from local or foreign sources. We, however, recognise that many other initiatives around the world which work to promote the rights and the cause of girls and women are weakened by a paucity of resources. This is why we welcome and support the theme of this year’s International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women: ‘Orange the World: Raise Money to End Violence against Women and Girls’.
“We therefore call on our government, local and international partners, and citizens to align with the theme and ensure adequate financing of all women-related initiatives with government and the wider society. We encourage citizens and private companies to donate to the handful of dedicated local and international organisations that do the hard work of ensuring that abductees and victims of violence receive the rehabilitation, reintegration, and resettlement that is essential for getting their lives back on track.
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