Director General of National APC Women Advocacy Organisation (NAWA-Org), Dr. Amina Kundiri, has called for an to gender based violence.
She said this after leading a walk to mark Beijing Declaration against Gender Violence in Abuja, yesterday.
They were joined by Minister of Women Affairs, Suleiman Ibrahim, on the solidarity walk to National Assembly.
“Today, we march as a united force, raising our voices to demand end to violence against women and girls in Nigeria, Africa, and the globe.
“This is a cry for justice and action. We are in tune with Minister of Women Affairs and First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, who was a lawmaker and supports women, more than ever as mother of the nation.
“We urge National Assembly to prioritise and enforce laws that protect daughters, sisters, and mothers,” she said.
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Members, adorned in orange T-shirts, carried banners and placards with messages denouncing violence against women and girls.
Their presence, marked by the organisation’s logo and mission-driven brooches, emphasised their commitment to empowering women, fostering unity, and driving socio-economic progress.
“National APC Women Advocacy Organisation unites women leaders to harness the power of collaboration, driving socio-economic progress through creative public-private partnerships.
“We empower women and their families, honouring Nigeria’s cultural values while fostering unity with male counterparts to build a more inclusive future.
“A Nigeria where empowered and unified women contribute to shaping socio-economic and political development through alliances, stakeholder engagement, and inclusive community-focused initiatives to uplift lives, shift perceptions, and drive progress for APC and government,” Kundiri said.