#Nigeria 's govt needs to do more to protect girls by implementing a comprehensive strategy to enforce law banning #ChildMarriage , protect against #ForcedMarriage , ensure access to education & reproductive healthcare, & provide economic & job opportunities to empower women & girls

'A planned mass marriage for young orphans has caused outrage in Nigeria'

#Nigeria 's govt does not have adequate social protection mechanisms. Some in authority have arranged a mass wedding under the pretext that marriage is a safe haven for these girls. In reality,

New Equality Now report 'Gender Inequality in #FamilyLaws in Africa: An Overview of Key Trends in Select Countries' reveals how gender inequality is being perpetuated in African countries by sex discrimination institutionalized in legal systems & customary & religious laws

⚖️ Equality Now legal examination of #FamilyLaws in 20 African countries shows significant legal reforms to strengthen #WomensRights but progress has been slow, inconsistent & hampered by setbacks & weak political will & implementation
#FreeOurFamilyLaws
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SOAWR Members Equality Now, SIHA Network and NAFGEM Tanzania were interviewed by VOA Africa to discuss gaps in #FamilyLaw in 20 African countries which fuel discrimination in marriage, divorce, custody and property rights.
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“For example, initially they were mutilating girls from 10 and above, for the reason of preparing her for marriage. But nowadays, they are mutilating even babies. They are doing so because they would like to defeat the legal process.' - Francis Selasini of NAFGEM Tanzania

#EndFGM

“We must reaffirm our commitment to uphold and implement Article 5 of the #MaputoProtocol so that we can have a continent where every woman and girl in Africa lives free from FGM,” Hon. Janet Ramotoulie. #EndFGM

“The attempt to reverse the ban on FGM in the #Gambia is concerning. This regression not only undermines efforts but also sends a negative message at national, regional and international levels,” Hon. Janet Ramatoulie Sallah-Njie. #EndFGM

“A comprehensive legislation is fundamental for an effective and coordinated response to violence against women including FGM,” EN’s Faiza Jama Mohamed. #EndFGM

“The potential repeal of the anti-FGM law in the #Gambia could have knock-on effects on other women’s and girls’ rights in the Gambia, including protection from GBV including child marriage,” EN’s Faiza Jama Mohamed. #EndFGM

Today during the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights session, Equality Now’s Faiza Jama Mohamed will join other experts for a panel discussion on the challenges in eliminating FGM in Africa.

Register here and be a part of this conversation >>> zoom.us/webinar/regist…

#EndFGM

Our new report, Gender Inequality in Family Laws in Africa, found discrimination against women and girls remains widespread in family laws.

Explore the report + our recommendations for reform to ensure #EqualityInTheFamily in Africa

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#FreeOurFamilyLaws

Pleased to join the Equality Now webinar tomorrow. We'll be discussing the laws governing family structures and relationships that play a crucial role in shaping the lives of #women and #girls in #Africa .
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I will be speaking at a webinar tomorrow where Equality Now will launch a groundbreaking report examining family laws and their impact on the continent.

Kindly register on this link: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

During this Global Week of Action for #FamilyLawReform , join us at our #FamilyGameNight to explore how reforming family laws is key to closing gender gaps in education, the economy, health, and politics.

📅: 16 May

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UPCOMING EVENT: A Step Forward, A Step Back: The Underpinnings of #GenderInequality in African Family Laws
📅Wed, 15 May
⏲️3 pm - 5.30 pm East Africa Time

Register for our upcoming webinar to launch our groundbreaking report on key trends in #FamilyLaw reform in #Africa .

Absa Samba played a pivotal role in passing landmark law against FGM in Washington State. Now the Gambian-born activist & survivor is calling for national & international voices to urge lawmakers in #TheGambia to uphold the country’s anti-FGM law that faces risk of repeal
#endFGM

Good morning from Maseru!

We are still here in #Lesotho for what is turning out to be an exciting week on all fronts. We are reflecting on children’s rights in #Africa with a focus on education with ACERWC.

“Over 50 million girls in Eastern and Southern Africa were married off before the age of 18, according to UNICEF. These are just not numbers but girls’ lives.
It’s time for accelerated efforts to #EndChildMarriage ,” EN’s Sally Ncube

It is a beautiful afternoon here in #Lesotho .

Today, we join children’s rights civil society organizations from across Africa for the 24th CSO forum and the 43rd ordinary session of the African Committee on the Rights and Welfare of the Child to discuss securing the right to