Summit Targets Human Trafficking, Education Gaps for Girls in Edo
Sunday Okobi The Emmanuel Osemota Foundation (EOF) has stated that the upcoming Edo 1,000 Girls Summit will focus on human-trafficking prevention, menstrual health access, digital skills and school-to-career opportunities. The
The Emmanuel Osemota Foundation has announced the upcoming Edo 1,000 Girls Summit, scheduled for October 16 at the Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub in Benin City. The summit's focus will be on preventing human trafficking, improving menstrual health access, providing digital skills, and creating school-to-career opportunities for girls.
The event is set against the backdrop of Nigeria's ongoing concerns over girls' safety, educational attainment, and economic inclusion. The Edo State First Lady, Edesili Anani Okpebholo, will deliver the keynote address, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding girls' rights, strengthening support systems, and fostering female leadership.
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