iMarch4Children… Breaking the culture of silence
To mark National Children’s Day, thousands of people from all
over Nigeria including celebrities will march to shine a spotlight on the
plight of the millions of children who suffer violence every year in Nigeria,
calling on communities to break the culture of silence.
over Nigeria including celebrities will march to shine a spotlight on the
plight of the millions of children who suffer violence every year in Nigeria,
calling on communities to break the culture of silence.
The Nigeria Violence Against Children Survey (carried out
by the National Population Commission, with the support of UNICEF and US
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), launched by Government of Nigeria
in September 2015, highlighted the prevalence of sexual, physical, and emotional
violence suffered by children in
Nigeria. The survey estimates that half of all children in Nigeria experience
physical violence, one in four girls and one in ten boys experience sexual
violence and one in six girls and one in five boys experience emotional
violence before they reach the age of 18 years.
by the National Population Commission, with the support of UNICEF and US
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), launched by Government of Nigeria
in September 2015, highlighted the prevalence of sexual, physical, and emotional
violence suffered by children in
Nigeria. The survey estimates that half of all children in Nigeria experience
physical violence, one in four girls and one in ten boys experience sexual
violence and one in six girls and one in five boys experience emotional
violence before they reach the age of 18 years.
The majority of children
never tell anyone what has happened to them. Less than 4% get the help they
need to recover.
never tell anyone what has happened to them. Less than 4% get the help they
need to recover.
“This culture of silence
must be broken”, said Oluwadamilola Apotieri-Abdulai, Convener of the
iMarch4Children and CEO of Playback Nigeria. “At the launch of the Presidential Year of
Action to End Violence Against Children on 15th September 2015, His
Excellency President Buhari called upon every Nigerian to play their part to END
VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDREN in Nigeria. #iMarch4Children is our response to raise
social awareness of this acute problem facing millions of children and to mobilize
communities to take action”.
must be broken”, said Oluwadamilola Apotieri-Abdulai, Convener of the
iMarch4Children and CEO of Playback Nigeria. “At the launch of the Presidential Year of
Action to End Violence Against Children on 15th September 2015, His
Excellency President Buhari called upon every Nigerian to play their part to END
VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDREN in Nigeria. #iMarch4Children is our response to raise
social awareness of this acute problem facing millions of children and to mobilize
communities to take action”.
Playback Nigeria, with the
support of UNICEF, has partnered with Civil Society Organizations across 12 Nigeria
states and the FCT to march for children.
support of UNICEF, has partnered with Civil Society Organizations across 12 Nigeria
states and the FCT to march for children.
The #iMarch4Children art-based
project will take place in Lagos, Kaduna, Gombe, Cross River, Plateau, Ebonyi, Abia,
Akwa Ibom, Enugu, Delta, Rivers State, and Abuja on the 27th of May
2016 by 8am, bringing together children and young people of different age groups
and backgrounds, religious and cultural leaders, the general public, celebrities
and public figures who have been identified as #iMarch4Children Ambassadors.
project will take place in Lagos, Kaduna, Gombe, Cross River, Plateau, Ebonyi, Abia,
Akwa Ibom, Enugu, Delta, Rivers State, and Abuja on the 27th of May
2016 by 8am, bringing together children and young people of different age groups
and backgrounds, religious and cultural leaders, the general public, celebrities
and public figures who have been identified as #iMarch4Children Ambassadors.
All participants will dress
in a way that depicts the impact of violence against children, in order to shed
a light on the silent suffering of millions of Nigerian children. A communique
would be delivered to the Government in each state and at the Federal level on
behalf of the CSOs after which a Die-In activity would be conducted, a process
which will involve participants lay on their back to reflect on millions of
children that have died as a result of violence against children. A daily
tweet-meet was launched on social media through tweeter handle @iMarch4Children
on the 1st of May 2016 to afford different stakeholders the
opportunity to share their views on issues related to VAC.
in a way that depicts the impact of violence against children, in order to shed
a light on the silent suffering of millions of Nigerian children. A communique
would be delivered to the Government in each state and at the Federal level on
behalf of the CSOs after which a Die-In activity would be conducted, a process
which will involve participants lay on their back to reflect on millions of
children that have died as a result of violence against children. A daily
tweet-meet was launched on social media through tweeter handle @iMarch4Children
on the 1st of May 2016 to afford different stakeholders the
opportunity to share their views on issues related to VAC.
“No one Ministry or Organization
can effectively address violence against children alone”, said Jean Gough,
Representative UNICEF Nigeria, “Violence against children can only be ended
through a united and concerted effort by Government, CSOs, religious and
traditional leaders, the media, communities and families”.
can effectively address violence against children alone”, said Jean Gough,
Representative UNICEF Nigeria, “Violence against children can only be ended
through a united and concerted effort by Government, CSOs, religious and
traditional leaders, the media, communities and families”.
To participate in the march,
citizens are encouraged to contact their state mobilizing partners or contact
Playback Nigeria on twitter: @iMarch4Children, @PlaybackNigeria or call 08038288609,
08056579266, 08053287588. or email [email protected].
citizens are encouraged to contact their state mobilizing partners or contact
Playback Nigeria on twitter: @iMarch4Children, @PlaybackNigeria or call 08038288609,
08056579266, 08053287588. or email [email protected].
About Playback Nigeria
Playback Nigeria is an art-based organization dedicated to using
interactive arts for psychosocial support, community interaction, enhancement,
development and capacity building. It is one of the leading organizations in
promoting mental health awareness, community engagement and alternative therapy
through art in Nigeria, Playback Nigeria runs interventions in fields including:
sanitation and hygiene; transitional justice; human rights; refugee and immigrant
support; disaster recovery; climate change; HIV/AIDS education; conflict
resolution; good governance; and development.
interactive arts for psychosocial support, community interaction, enhancement,
development and capacity building. It is one of the leading organizations in
promoting mental health awareness, community engagement and alternative therapy
through art in Nigeria, Playback Nigeria runs interventions in fields including:
sanitation and hygiene; transitional justice; human rights; refugee and immigrant
support; disaster recovery; climate change; HIV/AIDS education; conflict
resolution; good governance; and development.
Partners
The nation-wide #iMarch4Children is being anchored by Playback Nigeria,
with support from UNICEF as part of the Year of Action to End Violence Against
Children. Implementing partners across states include Media Advocacy and
Development Initiative (MADinitaitive), Office of the Deputy Governor of Rivers
State, Budget Transparency and Accountability Initiative Nigeria (BTAN),
Nigerian Child Advocacy Initiative. THE HAVIDS Centre for Environment &
Development, Foundation For Environmental Rights, Advocacy & Development (FENRAD),
Women United for Economic Empowerment, ZERO TOLERANCE, ANPPCAN Nigeria, Gombe
State Ministry of Women Affairs And
Social Development, Gombe State Child Protection Network.
with support from UNICEF as part of the Year of Action to End Violence Against
Children. Implementing partners across states include Media Advocacy and
Development Initiative (MADinitaitive), Office of the Deputy Governor of Rivers
State, Budget Transparency and Accountability Initiative Nigeria (BTAN),
Nigerian Child Advocacy Initiative. THE HAVIDS Centre for Environment &
Development, Foundation For Environmental Rights, Advocacy & Development (FENRAD),
Women United for Economic Empowerment, ZERO TOLERANCE, ANPPCAN Nigeria, Gombe
State Ministry of Women Affairs And
Social Development, Gombe State Child Protection Network.
Ferdinand Welcomes Mourinho To The Biggest Club In The World
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He wrote on Facebook: “Congratulations to Jose on being announced manager of the biggest club in the world! This is Jose Mourinho’s most exciting & most challenging job yet.
“The first thing he needs to do is install ‘winning mentality’ back into the club. Get this ingredient back into the players but also the people that work inside the club day to day. Give them back that belief so it is breathing throughout the club again, which is so important. But doing the above in the Manchester United way is equally as important.
“I have heard many say the ‘Mourinho WAY’ is not the Manchester United style of playing football. However, the Chelsea team that Jose put together first time round when he entered the Premier League played with wingers and hurt teams with quick attacking play. They had the likes of [Arjen] Robben and [Damien] Duff on the wings who were direct and quick. This is a sign he knows how to get a team playing in a way Manchester United fans can look forward to seeing.”
He also addressed claims that the Portuguese would ditch club traditions.
“Another doubt I keep hearing and being asked is, will he keep in with the tradition of the club which is bringing through the young players? For the moment, I can’t answer this, only time will tell.
“One thing I can tell Manchester United fans is that they have got themselves a true winner in all aspects. His CV shows success!
“After his recent unsuccessful time at Chelsea in the final year, I can assure you this winner is now a wounded animal which makes him such a mouthwatering appointment. Jose went from winning the League cup &Premier League to losing a dressing room at Chelsea and I am certain he will want to restore all of that very quickly.
“He will be desperate to silence the media who have been writing and saying negative things about him (he will have stored it all being the competitor he is) and will be as focused as ever.
“Mourinho’s huge personality is made for this great club, it’s what he has been waiting for. Wishing him all the best!”
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Congrats to them.
Man United and Real Madrid are the joint richest clubs in European football
Manchester
United and Real Madrid have emerged the joint richest clubs in Europe. Dutch auditors, KPMG who conducted the study considered five significant financial factors for each team ; account profitability,
popularity, stadium ownership, broadcasting rights and sporting potential and
put their worth at £2.1 billion
United and Real Madrid have emerged the joint richest clubs in Europe. Dutch auditors, KPMG who conducted the study considered five significant financial factors for each team ; account profitability,
popularity, stadium ownership, broadcasting rights and sporting potential and
put their worth at £2.1 billion
“Our analysis of Europe’s 32 leading
football clubs highlights the changing economic landscape of football. While
football clubs are among some of the world’s most instantly recognised brands,
with truly global fan bases, their Enterprise Value when measured in a similar
way to any other business, is relatively small.” Andrea Sartori, KPMG’s
Global Head Of Sports stated.
football clubs highlights the changing economic landscape of football. While
football clubs are among some of the world’s most instantly recognised brands,
with truly global fan bases, their Enterprise Value when measured in a similar
way to any other business, is relatively small.” Andrea Sartori, KPMG’s
Global Head Of Sports stated.
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Four years after her father, Rashidi Yekini’s death, the eldest daughter of the iconic footballer, Yemisi Rashidi Yekini has appealed to the Federal Government to probe her father’s death. The Leicester-based cinematography undergraduate made this statement while speaking to journalists in Ibadan yesterday.
“We want to know how my father died. I asked my mom how it happened, she said she didn’t know. She said she was told that he died in a place some of his family members forcefully took him to,” The 21 year-old said.
She also disclosed plans to convert the late iconic footballer’s duplex in Ibadan to a museum.
“It is my dream to convert my father’s house where he lived till he died into a museum to keep his memory alive. I want the place to be where people can go to for information. In addition, I am planning a good testimonial match in his honour. I know Nigerians loved him and would wish he gets a proper send forth from football, even if it is a posthumous one,” She added.
Source: ThisDay
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“I’m very proud to be joining Arsenal. I cannot wait to move to London, represent this special club and play in the Premier League. I will give everything to help Arsenal win trophies and make the fans happy.” He said.
“Granit Xhaka is an exciting young player, already with good Champions League and Bundesliga experience. “We have been watching him for a long time now and he is a player who will add quality to our squad.” Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger added.
Meet BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year 2016
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“I’m surprised to win, I’m extremely humbled to win,” The 25 year-old said.
Recall that Nigeria’s Asisat Oshoala won the award last year.
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