August 2020

Patriarchy is a system in which the father or eldest male is head of the family and its posterity is reckoned through the male line hence, the system promotes male superiority. The attitude built around patriarchy ranks men above women, wherefore it gives men unquestioned authority. It is an obsession with control as a core […]

We are delighted to have provided over 300 reusable and sustainable face masks, foodstuffs, detergents and local-made alcohol-based sanitizers for the juveniles(boys) at the Borstal Training Institution, Abeokuta, Ogun state.⁣⁣⁣⁣In addition to that, the boys had access to an in-depth sensitization on the prevention of corona virus and gender-based violence; they were sensitized on the

The Executive Director of Ladies Connect Initiative was part of a courtesy visit organized by the International Federation of Women Lawyers Ogun state on the 15th day of July 2020 to the Commissioner of Police Ogun state command at the Police Headquarters, Eleweeran, Abeokuta, Ogun state.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣The members were warmly received by the gallant officers and

Ladies Connect Initiative partnered with the International Federation of Women Lawyers (Ogun State) chapter to sensitize the good people of Ogun state on gender-based violence like; rape, assault, beating, forceful acts, threats, intimidation, etc.⁣⁣Over, 1000 people at Abeokuta were sensitized in English language, Yoruba, Hausa, and Igbo to sensitize the people and also distributed leaflets

The Africa Union has designated July, 31st as African Women 2020. Today 31st of July is Pan African Women’s Day and 2020 marked the 58th anniversary of the Pan-African Women’s Organization (PAWO), the Specialised Agency of the AU dedicated to gender equality and women’s empowerment⁣⁣The Pan African Women’s Day is a day to celebrate and

The UN general secretary said ” sexual violence is a threat to ” collective security ” and a stain on “common humanity”. Sexual violence is a widespread crime and violation of basic human rights especially the freedom of expression, movement and liberty. This happens virtually in evert country both the developed and the undeveloped. Women

Feminism is one the basic movement for human right liberty. The role of a feminist is basically to see the need for and consequently work towards creating equality for all women. Feminism involves a political force, liberation movements, sociological theories and philosophies concerned with issues of gender difference, it also advocates for gender equality for