Happy International Women's Day (IWD)
Cheerful Hands Initiative was heavily represented as we celebrate the International Women's Day with the theme for UN Women's Day 2024: Invest in women: Accelerate progress is aligned with the demands of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 2023: ending gender-based violence through adequate funding. Without ambitious investments to scale-up prevention programmes, implement effective policies, and provide support services to address violence against women and girls, countries will fail to end gender-based violence by 2030. By achieving gender equality and women’s well-being in all aspects of life is more crucial than ever if we want to create prosperous economies. The Association Against Child Sexual and Gender Based Violence also visited the Federal Medical Centre, Makurdi, Benue State(Immunisation Unit), where we shared with the mothers on the theme of IWD 2024: Inspire Inclusion and also on Gender Based Violence. We also participated in a walk organised by UNHCR as we joined colloeagues and women all over Makurdi Metropolis in demonstrating our support for women globally. The occassion was graced by Distinguished guests, including Governor Fr. Hyacinth Alia, represented by Deputy Governor Barr. Sam Ode, who reaffirmed the government's dedication to women inclusion in the state. *#InvestInWomen* *#AACSGBVInvestInWomen* *#InspireInclusion *#cheerfulhandsinitiative *#IWD2024