Centre LSD Commemorates International Women's Day 2024

[Centre LSD]

Press Statement

For Immediate Release

 

Centre LSD Commemorates International Women's Day 2024

The African Centre for Leadership, Strategy & Development (Centre LSD) joins the global community in commemorating International Women's Day 2024 under the theme "Investing in Women: Accelerate Progress."

As we celebrate the achievements and resilience of women worldwide, we must also reflect on the challenges that persist, particularly in our local context.

One pressing issue that demands immediate attention is the prevalence of socio-cultural and religious norms that perpetuate violence against women and girls.

In Nigeria and throughout Africa, these norms often create barriers to women's advancement, undermine their rights, and subject them to various forms of violence. 

Centre LSD recognizes the urgent need to address these deeply ingrained norms and beliefs, which tacitly support violence against women.

To accelerate progress in this critical area, Centre LSD calls for increased investment in efforts to dismantle these harmful norms, reform discriminatory laws, and challenge regressive religious beliefs. 

In addition, we emphasize the importance of providing women with expanded economic opportunities and promoting their active participation in decision-making processes at all levels.

Mr. Vincent Dania, Programme Coordinator at Centre LSD, stresses that by tackling the root causes of gender-based violence and promoting gender equality, we can create a more inclusive and just society where all individuals, regardless of gender, can thrive. 

Centre LSD remains committed to advancing this agenda and working alongside partners and stakeholders to drive meaningful change.

On this International Women's Day, let us reaffirm our commitment to investing in women and accelerating progress towards a more equitable and sustainable future for all.

 

About Centre LSD:

The African Centre for Leadership, Strategy & Development (Centre LSD) is a leading national NGO and think tank in Nigeria registered to build strategic leadership for sustainable development in Africa. The Centre’s mission is to work with forces of positive change to empower citizens to transform society. The Centre carries out its programs through research, capacity building, advocacy, and campaigns built on the principles of catalytic partnership and rights-based approach. Youth, Women’s rights, and disability issues are mainstreamed in our programming. The Centre’s work is built and organized around three pillars: Leadership, Strategy, and Development.

 

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