The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON has emphasized the need for women and girls to speak up when sexually exploited, abused or violated as this will not only help them access help and heal, but give others the confidence to speak up.
She was speaking at the special prayers organized by the First Lady of the Republic of Sierra Leone Dr Fatima Madda Bio in honour of survivors of sexual exploitation, abuse and violence.
This was part of activities marking the United Nations Day of Prevention of and Healing from Child Exploitation, Abuse and Violence.
“Women, speak up because your voice can help others”.
“When women stand together in freedom and speak their minds, they would remember that Fatima Madda Bio walked this path”.
Senator Oluremi Tinubu pointed out that the commemoration of the UN Day is not just a day of freedom for only Sierra Leone but Africa as a whole.
Senator Oluremi Tinubu, United Nations Day of Prevention of and Healing from Child Exploitation, Abuse and Violence
