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In the end, it would take political and economic will, respect for human rights and human dignity, equal safer and better world where everyone's right to survival and development is guaranteed, de jure and de facto. We can all contribute in making that happen.

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Despite all these and the entrenchment of human rights in the constitution, Nigeria leads when it comes to denying women of equality, justice and opportunities.

The principle of equality and non-discrimination which Nigeria recognises and claims to uphold are a combination of both international and regional human rights instruments.

In recognition of your efforts in advancing this mandate, the Steering Committee of the awards gala have selected you as a finalist in the category for Civil Society.

The instruments also include the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and a host of others.

Nigeria is part of UDHR of 1948 which states that all humans are born free and equal in dignity and rights regardless of gender, national or social origin and property.

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