Constitutional Review:  Coalition For Women Leaders Advocates For Inclusive Constitution

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ZAINAB TANIMU
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Constitutional Review:  Coalition For Women Leaders Advocates For Inclusive Constitution
Zainab Tanimu
Kaduna,  North -West,  Nigeria
A group under the umbrella of Coalition of Women Leaders in Kaduna state has
called for an inclusive constitution.
This call was made in Kaduna today by the group during a Media Round Table ahead of the 2day Constitutional  Review Public Hearing which took place across  the nation.
The group is calling on the government particularly distinguished members of the State House of Assembly, the Senate and members of the House of Representatives to endorse amendments proposed in the constitutional review process to not only
increase Women’s leadership but also reflect  gender inclusive  language.
In her opening remark, member Steering Committee Coalition on COVID-19 response, Emilia CsaSzar described the zonal public hearings as presenting  an invaluable avenue  for all Nigerians to appeal for a national framework that reflects modern values of true equality and equity.
“The Coalition  of Women Leaders in Kaduna  on COVID -19 Response  is implementing a strategic 3point interventions in the areas of advocacy  efforts, engaging  government, influencers and grassroot organizations to increase women political  participation and decision  making, strengthen collaboration  between  women  leaders of coalition  through this platform.
Also,  increasing the visibility of women  leaders and finally,  monitoring and accountability to track government actions and policies to highlight needs of women and girls.
The establishment  of this coalition which comprises of women leaders in government,  civil societies and private sectors have been  made possible by the UN women.”  She informed.

CsaSzar while urging  for an unbiased representation of groups advocating for a constitution that promotes full participation of women political roles

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charged the media to ensure that messages of inclusion and democratic integrity are amplified in their reportage.
Presenting the position paper of the Coalition, Jemilat Abidoye, seeked for additional and special seats for women in the federal and state legislative houses.
 The constitution she said already has created the federal character as an affirmative action and  mechanism that ensures the representation of marginalised groups in the country.
She said in addition to these constitutional provisions, the national gender policy was also intended to increase the number of women in political offices, party organs and public life by setting a goal of 35% affirmative action to support women to all elected and appointed positions by 2015, but the reality is that women’s political participation is still below 10% which  is very low.
“Include gender as a benchmark for federal character. She called.
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