Advancing Gender Equality: A Vision for Equality and a Brighter Future
Advancing Gender Equality: A Vision for Equality and a Brighter Future
• The International Day of the Girl Child focuses on "Girls' Vision for the Future," highlighting challenges faced by girls in Nigeria.
• Major issues include high rates of child marriage (44% before age 18), lower primary education completion rates for girls (58% vs 71% for boys), and prevalent gender-based violence (31% of women aged 15-49 experienced physical violence).
• Stakeholders are calling for parental and governmental intervention to address girl child molestation and empower girls to speak up against abuse.
• Despite challenges, there are signs of progress, such as a 5% increase in successful