Soludo’s wife urges stronger empowerment, equality for women

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The wife of the Anambra State governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has called for stronger empowerment and equality for women across the country, pointing out that when women are empowered, families are stronger, communities are healthier, and societies move forward.

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Soludo stressed that equality is not about giving women an advantage; it is about ensuring that every woman and girl has the opportunity to learn, lead, work, dream and thrive without limitations imposed by gender, culture, religion, or social impediment.

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The Anambra first lady, who is also the founder of the Non-Governmental Organisation, ‘Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo Initiative ‘, highlighted the strength, brilliance, and resilience, adding that their invaluable contributions towards societal development cannot be ignored.

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She stated this in a press statement she released on Wednesday, in commemoration of the ‘Women’s Equality Day’, celebrated globally on August 26, as part of efforts to prohibit gender barriers.

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She said, “As the world marks ‘Women’s Equality Day’ today, we celebrate the strength, brilliance, resilience and invaluable contributions of women everywhere.

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“Equality is not about giving women an advantage; it is about ensuring that every woman and girl has the opportunity to learn, lead, work, dream and thrive without limitations imposed by gender, culture, religion, or social impediment.

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“When women are empowered, families are stronger, communities are healthier, and societies move forward.

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“In all that we do, let’s continue to build a world where every girl can see possibility in her future, and every woman can take her rightful place at the table.

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“Cheers to the women who inspire, nurture, lead and transform our world. May we keep creating spaces where their voices are heard, their contributions valued and their potential fully realised.”

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Women’s Equality Day is celebrated globally on August 26 to commemorate the 1920 adoption of the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which prohibits the states and the federal government from denying the right to vote to citizens of the United States on the basis of sex.

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