GLOBAL DAY OF ACTION FOR ACCESS TO SAFE AND LEGAL ABORTION

GLOBAL DAY OF ACTION FOR ACCESS TO SAFE AND LEGAL ABORTION Press Statement “Abortion” is one word many Nigerians have been made to believe is a terrible one. Not many think it is a right thing to do under any condition. But such stance may have been informed by lack of appropriate information, inadequate knowledge or lack of value for the life of women. Nigeria has retained a British Abortion Law of 1861, one of her colonial laws for more than a century. Both the Penal Code of Northern Nigeria and Criminal Code of Southern Nigeria drawn the colonial abortion law made access to safe abortion very difficult. Ironically, while the law remains in place and rarely utilized, many Nigerian women lose their lives to unsafe abortion. Many of the people affected are victims of rape and incest. Abortion is safe when it is performed by a competent skilled medical professional at a health facility well equipped for such procedure. There are copious evidences which show that mortality from safe induced abortion is extremely rare. On the other hand, unsafe abortion is a major cause of maternal death in Nigeria. Today in Nigeria, approximately 10,000 girls and women die from complications of unsafe abortion every year. Many who survive are left to live with emotional trauma, chronic pelvic pain and infertility. Incidents of rape appear to be rising in Nigeria. At least 3,800 cases of rape have been reported in the past three years and still counting. The prevalence of rape cut across religion, tribe or geographical location. In a country like Nigeria with restrictive abortion laws, unwanted pregnancies that arise from rape or incest lead to unsafe abortion and its complications including loss of lives. In the real sense, not may women would want a situation that will lead to induced abortion to arise, but the reality is that these situations arise daily in Nigeria. As young professionals who are convinced by evidences that universal access to comprehensive sexual and reproductive health information and quality services would enable individual Nigerian women to live healthier lives and contribute to national development, we strongly demand the following; • That the Senate pass the Violence against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Bill without further delay. • That the National Assembly make laws to allow women in Nigeria make informed choices including Safe Legal Abortion in cases of unwanted pregnancies arising from Rape, Incest or where the pregnancy continues to threaten the health of the woman. • That Government of Nigeria institute comprehensive sexuality education for adolescents and improve access to contraceptives for Nigerian women; these would help to prevent unwanted pregnancies arising from consensual sexual relationships. Ghana made the recommended legislation on safe legal abortion and after a couple of years, evidence shows reduction in unsafe abortion and abortion-related mortality. There was no increase in the overall number of abortion procedures in the country either. For every case of unwanted pregnancy, men are involved. Should we continue to allow the woman alone suffer the consequences? This issue is not about religion. It is about humanity. It is about Choice for Life. Let Nigeria grant victims of rape or incest the right to make choices that will enhance the quality of their lives. Such choices should include carrying the unwanted pregnancy to term or safe abortion. Every woman counts and should be allowed to make choices for life! Dr Laz Ude Eze, MPH, CPH For #Choice4Life Advocates #Choice4Life Advocates are 32 young Nigerians from diverse ethno-religious and social background across Nigeria, who uses social media platforms to promote sexual and reproductive health and rights of women in Nigeria.

Press Releases For 2014 Edition Of The Nigeria Entrepreneurs Award

PRESS RELEASE 2014 Edition Of The Nigeria Entrepreneurs Award Nominations for the 2014 Edition of The Nigeria Entrepreneurs Award have revved up with over 2,000 individuals and Corporate Organization jostling for the prestigious awards scheduled to hold 13th December 2014 at the Eko Hotels & Suits, Lagos. The Nigeria Entrepreneurs Awards is an exclusive award that seeks to reward excellence among the most committed and dedicated businesses operating in Nigeria. It focuses on recognizing outstanding corporate organizations and individual who have positively impacted the economy of our country Nigeria Its the Premiere National gathering of Business Leaders/ Entrepreneur in Nigeria A statement issued by Mr Uwabor Joshua, the coordinating director of the Award, said this year’s Award is designed to reward excellence service delivery and create the consciousness among CEO's in Nigeria. The idea behind the awards is to imbibe a culture of excellence in young and emerging business leaders and showcase thriving businesses in the Nigeria economy that will serve as model businesses for others to emulate. We aim to showcase model businesses that have redefined how business is done in the Nigeria economy. He said the judging process for The Nigeria Entrepreneur Awards is robust. It was driven by intensive research to identify worthy nominees who have shown outstanding corporate behavior i.e. delivered immense value to its customers, shareholders and benefited the society in the course of the year. After this initial shortlist, each nominee will be assessed and scored by a Panel of experts who will determine the winner in each category. He further said, judging panel comprising of about 20 business professionals and consultants will decide who the country’s most outstanding companies and individuals are. Winners will be honoured at the Award dinner, a night of fun, relaxation, networking and rejuvenation. There are no entry fees for the award or participation fees for the award night, recipient are advice to book for there tables. The Award promises to engage and encourage stakeholders to partner with small startup businesses, this award promises be an outstanding one. Signed Joshua Uwabor. 07032177557. www.emagezsolution.com ....going beyond your imagination

COMMUNITY INTERNSHIP TRAINING & EXCHANGE PROGRAM WITH CARE GROUP INTERNATIONAL SERVICES

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Dear Interested Applicants The management of Care Group International Services a non Governmental Organization that is into Community Building and Development through its Training and Development Programs for Young and Upcoming Professionals wishes to inform interested applicant's that the Care Group International service is presently Recruiting Part Time Social Workers staffs & Permanent staffs within the framework of her establishments for both skilled and semi skilled professionals who are ready to work with Care Group International Service after undergoing a 6 Months Internship training & Exchange Program in all sectors starting on 17th November 2014 till 15th of May 2015, All applications must get to us immediately. All our Prospective Employees are expected to participate in the Care Group Community Service Internship & Exchange Program in one of the Caribbean nation so as to familiarize our prospective Employees with our Humanitarian Work Load. All successful applicants would be absorbed within the outfits of care Group Services in the United States and Caribbean. Are you a Humanitarian, a Social worker, a lover of Community Development you stand a chance of been part of the care group community Building Program If you wish to take up with this opportunity send us a detail summary of your qualification, Cvs and a signed application letter with your detail signature to caregroupservices@outlook.com For enquires Call: Mr. Pedro Gomes :+2456563997 , +2455409083, caregroupservices@outlook.com,caregroupservices@secretary.net, We also like to use this Opportunity to extend our Invitation to Interested NGOs & Personnel to make use of this Internship Training & Exchange Program for its staff and Members Yours in Service, Pedro Gomes Care Group International Management 27 Av. Amilcar Cabral BP : 189 Praca Bissau Guinea Bissau +2456563997,+2455409083 caregroupservices@outlook.com

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