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THE Osun State Government with the collaboration of ‘The Challenge Initiative, TCI and DevComs Network flagged off the 2024 International Women’s Day (IWD) with a Press Conference held by the Honourable Commissioner of Health, Barrister Jola Akintola.
The Theme for this year’s IWD is, ‘Inspire Inclusion’.
Akintola, in his address said,
“Inspire Inclusion’, calls for actions that encourage diversity, equity and inclusivity across realms of society including healthcare.
He added that this year’s celebration of the IWD serves as a vocal point for women’s rights globally with emphasis on the importance of gender equality, women’s empowerment and right to reproductive health choices.
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“Family Planning is a reproductive rights for women that ensures access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare services for women of all backgrounds.”
In her address, the Program Director of TCI and DevComs Network, Ms Omobonike Adebayo said,
“As we commemorate International Women’s Day 2024, DevComs Network calls on governments, policymakers, Civil Society Organizations, stakeholders and individuals in the eight states (Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Borno, Jigawa, Kwara, Osun, Sokoto and Yobe) to prioritize investments in women and girls, with a specific focus on Family Planning and inclusive health research.
By doing so, we can accelerate progress towards achieving gender equality and building a more equitable world for all Nigerians.
State-based media organisations in the eight states and the other mediums in 13 other states will commemorate series of public awareness activities to mark this year’s IWD.”
Osun State Coordinator of Family Planning under the State’s Ministry of Health, Mrs Ololade Abatan said women should be involved in the scheme of things and be conscious of their rights.
She encouraged all women, the girl child and adolescents to take good care of themselves including their health and avoid unplanned children by visiting health facilities across the state for Family Planning to avoid maternal deaths and abortions that could lead to untimely deaths.
In commemoration of the Women’s Day, the program continues today, Friday, March 8, 2024 with Awareness creation and sensitization rally at Alekuwodo market.
Abatan will be a guest at the OSBC TV, she is to speak about the wellbeing of women through Family Planning and Child Spacing for a better life.
Representative of the World Health Organization and other stakeholders were present at the Press Conference.
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