The year’s theme emphasises the need to hear the girls out and invest in proven solutions, speeding up progress towards a future for every girl child to fulfil their potential.

The recent generation of girls is negatively affected by the global crises of poverty, setbacks on human rights and gender equality, and conflict. Too many girls are denied their rights, impeding them from reaching their potential.

Yet, recent research shows that girls are tough amid crises and hopeful for the future. Every day, they step forward to create a Vision of a world in which all girls are respected, protected and empowered. But they can’t take this bold step on their own. They need allies who would listen to them and respond to their needs.

The girls’ potential is limitless, and with the right support, resources and opportunities,  there will be an immediate impact on our Future.

The world Menstrual Hygiene day was celebrated with the girls of Comprehensive Development Secondary School, Owerri.
The years theme is “Making Menstruation a Normal fact by 2030.
The girls were enlightened On What menstruation is,menstrual hygiene;hygiene before, during and after menstruation and the objectives of menstrual hygiene.


They were encouraged not to feel ashamed of menstruation because it is part of womanhood. They should not feel inferior to the male counterpart rather they should live their normal life and be proud of it. Menstruation shouldn’t be an impediment in achieving or accomplishing anything they want to or any barrier they want to break.
It was an amazin outreach as each girl was given sanitary pads.

World malaria day is designed to highlight awareness investment and commitment to the eradication of malaria. It was started by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2007. There’s a yearly theme and the theme for 2023 is “TIME TO DELIVER ZERO MALARIA: INVENT, INNOVATE AND IMPLEMENT “. A call to implement the currently available tools and strategies to reach those who are in need at the western Pacific.

The overall aim of world malaria day is to spread awareness of the disease and to raise money for charities that are fighting to eradicate it.

It is also a day to celebrate the advancement in treating malaria and the decreasing rates of malaria worldwide. In 2000 there were 896,000 reported cases of malaria, and in 2019 there were 558,000.

WHAT IS MALARIA

It is a serious tropical disease that is spread by mosquitoes. The disease is both preventable and curable, but without quick medical attention and treatment, it can be fatal.

The disease causes severe flu-like symptoms such as high fever, vomiting, and muscle pain. If left untreated, this can quickly develop into life-threatening conditions such as organ failure.

The disease can be fatal for anyone, but most severely affects children and pregnant women.

Malaria is most commonly found in tropical and subtropical countries-this means that a lot of malaria cases are found in sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

HOW IS MALARIA SPREAD?

Malaria is a disease carried through the blood. It is often transmitted by mosquito bites.

Mosquitoes become infected by biting a person who already has malaria. Then, when the mosquito bites other people, they also become infected with the disease. If someone is pregnant when they become infected, they can pass on the infection to their unborn baby.

It is also possible to be infected with malaria through blood transfusions or organ donations if the donor has malaria.

PREVENTION OF MALARIA DISEASE

It is easier to minimize the spread of malaria. With preventive vaccines, mosquito nets, and medication for those infected, there’s more support and awareness now than there was before.

Vaccines are the best way to prevent malaria, but vaccines are still very expensive and difficult to access for those in more remote communities. In this case, preventive measures such as mosquito nets, insect repellents, and protective clothing should be used.

HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED IN THE FIGHT AGAINST MALARIA

You could raise money for the charities that provide support and relief to the communities most affected by malaria.

Why not hold some fundraising events to raise some money?

Example of fundraising

  1. Have a bake sale
  2. Hold a read-a-thin
  3. You could organize a teacher fun run. Etc.

Women across the world use this day to come together to celebrate and rally for equal treatment and representation it’s also a day where women are recognized for their contributions and achievements irrespective of division whether national, international, or cultural.

The theme for this year’s International women’s day 2023 is “DigitALL: INNOVATION AND  TECHNOLOGY  FOR GENDER EQUALITY “

The topic highlights not only how technology is crucial to advancing rights, but a growing digital gender gap that is impacting everything from job opportunities for women and their safety online.

According to the UN 259 million fewer women have access to the Internet than men, and women are largely underrepresented in science, technology, engineering and mathematics professions. Bringing women into technology results in more creative solutions and has greater potential for innovations that meet women’s née and promote gender equality says the UN. “their lack of inclusion by contract, comes with massive costs.

HOW DID THE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’s DAY CELEBRATION START?

The predecessor of international women’s day previously known as NATIONAL WORKERS DAY was first observed in the United States on February 28th 1909 at the suggestion of activist THERESA MALKIEL.

The idea of an international women’s day was suggested in 1910 during an international socialist women’s conference in Copenhagen Denmark.

It was during this conference that Clara Zetkin, a German communist activist, universal suffragist and advocate of women’s rights, proposed the idea that there be a designated day for women everywhere to “press for their demands “. Her idea was met with unanimous approval from all the women representing 17th Century.

“DIGITAL: INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY FOR GENDER EQUALITY.

Innovation and technology change, and education in the digital age for achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls “.

Today, on international women and girls benefit from the opportunities offered by the technological transformation – but also, and above all, we need to ensure that they can help shape it, on an equal footing.

WHY IS THE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY IS IMPORTANT

The following is the importance of women’s day.

  1. To improve equality for women in tech
  2. Elevate the visibility of women’s creativity
  3. Empower women’s choice in health. Etc.

This day also celebrates and recognizes the women and girls who are heading the acceleration of transfigurative technology and digital education.

The theme for 2023 International day of zero tolerance for female Genital mutilation is:

“PARTNERSHIP WITH MEN AND BOYS TO TRANSFORM SOCIAL AND GENDER NORMS TO END FGM”.

ENDING FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION BY 2030

About 120 to 140 million women have been subject to FGM and 3million girls are at risk each year according to WHO.

Female genital mutilation (FGM) comprises all procedures that involve altering or injuring the female genitalia for non-medical reasons and is recognized both nationally and Internationally as a violation of the human right, the health and the Integrity of girls and women.

Although Primarily concentrated in 30 countries in Africa and Middle East, female Genital Mutilation is a universal problem and is also practiced  in some countries in Asia and Latiin America. Female genital mutilation countries to persist amongst Immigrant population living in Western Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand.

Over the last 25 year, the prevalence of FGM has declined globally.

Today, a girl is one-third less likely to undergo FGM than 30 year ago.

However, sustaining these achievements in the face of humanitarian crises such as decease out breaks, climate change, armed conflict and more could cause a rollback of progress toward achieving gender equality and the elimination of FGM by 2030.

IMPLICATION OF FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION (FGM)

Girls who undergo female genital mutilation face short-term complication such as:

  • Sustainable partnership with men and boys; their voice and action can transform deeply rooted gender norms.
  • Allowing girls and women to realize their
  1. Serve pain
  2. Shock
  3. Excessive bleeding
  4. Infection
  5. Difficulty in passing urine as well as long-term consequences for their sexual and reproductive health and mental health.

REMEDY TO FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION (FGM)

With eight years remaining in this decade of action there is potential in eliminating this harmful practice through:

  1. Sustainable partnership with men and boys; their voice and actions can transform deeply rooted social and gender norms.
  2. Allowing girls and women to realize their right and potential in terms of health.
  3. Education
  4. Income and equality

Nigercare Development Aid International (NDAI) as a body of NGO go out to sensitize female students in schools and also go to communities to enlighten women on the dangers of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).

Our yearly activities were remarkably brought to an end by a care outreach for widows in our community. We provided them with free eye care services, foodstuff, and monetary gifts that were generously provided by our sponsors. We are excited that we were able to bring smiles to their faces, and contribute to their joy in this festive season. We remain committed to the empowerment of Women, youth, and children, and we will continue to contribute our quota to this course.
We want to immensely thank our sponsors who have helped us achieve our goals for this year as an organization. We can not thank you enough for your financial and moral support. While we are grateful for a beautiful 2021, we look forward to an even better 2022.

The girl-child is a simple girl living an ordinary life; not so special nor extraordinary.

In her world, girls and women are not given equal access to education due to reasons like pregnancy, violence at school, lack of funding, disabilities, child labour, poor sanitation etc.

The girl-child has her life planned out for her; it’s go to school – get married – give birth to children. When she reaches the age of 12-14 years, the elders of the community feel she is “ripe for marriage” and their words are law.

The native traditional philosophy is that a woman’s place is in her husband’s kitchen and her primary role centres on home.

The girl-child dreams of the future she wants to have.

She hopes to be seen and heard by society.

When she is educated, she realizes the full potentials endowed in her; she discovers to be whoever and whatever she wants to be.

With education, she will break the shell of ignorance and open that of self discovery.

The girl-child is the woman in the girl, the girl in the woman.

When given the right chance to nurture her talents and skills needed for social interaction and self-improvement, she has it in her to excel in different areas of life.

The girl-child is your daughter, your sister, your mother, your aunt, your grandmother, your friend, your colleague.

The girl-child is you!

The increase in the incidence of rape is heart wrenching and disheartening. As if we as women haven’t been burdened enough, adding domestic violence, rape, and victim shaming to it is a lot to bear.
COVID-19 is difficult and challenging for us all, why increase the burden on women and the girl-child.
Ms. Uwa’s only crime was being a female, why have we placed little or no value to the life and well-being of females and the girl-child. Why is there so much violence directed toward the female gender?
OH my heart bleeds for the girl-child, she has become an endangered species, prey to all who come in contact with her, abusers at every turn be it at home, school, church, mosque, workplace and even in marriage.
It’s time we all lend our voice and put an end to this scourge. It’s Uwa today, it could be you, your daughter, or your wife tomorrow.
Let’s all say no to rape.
Real men don’t rape.
#JusticeForUwa
#girlslifematter
#StopRapingWomen