Waterlight Save Initiative Advocates for Women’s Empowerment at the United Nations
Dr. Ero Ibhafidon, President of the Water, Light, Save Initiative, recently advocated for women in underserved African communities during the informal consultation on the revitalization of the Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. He addressed critical issues such as gender-based violence, insufficient education, and health hazards faced by women in Africa.
Dr. Ibhafidon highlighted the persistent challenges faced by women, despite their significant contributions to social, economic, and political development. He emphasized the need for policies that focus on economic empowerment, such as supporting women entrepreneurship, improving access to financial resources, providing business training, and creating sustainable income opportunities.
He also called for improved access to quality education, vocational training, and digital literacy programs to increase employment opportunities. Strengthening healthcare and reproductive rights was another priority, with a focus on expanding maternal and child healthcare, combating preventable diseases, and improving reproductive health services, especially in remote areas.
Dr. Ibhafidon concluded by thanking the representatives of the Water, Light, Save Initiative and handing the floor to the representative of CFEM.
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