Nigeria
Women in Politics Link
Many women in Nigeria have a desire to participate in politics but have been pushed out of politics for so long that there isn't a large growth of women in politics today. Various government movements and women's organizations are encouraging women to stand up and stand out. Statistics show the increase of peace within a nation correlating to the increase of elected women.
"Yet, they are discriminated against or marginalized in the areas of politics and governance. Some experts blame this development of culture, traditional practices, religion or the notion that women shouldn't be involved in politics" -Prisca Ekokuje-Emadu
Recently I attended a conference entitled "A Voice for Women". The purpose of the conference was to help, teach, and encourage women in writing especially for women bloggers. Although my passions are not directed towards expression through writing I came away with an echo from one of the panelists when she stated that women feel they need to be invited, asked or given permission to speak out. Thus, she then proceeded to give permission to everyone in the auditorium to speak out. We should not need this kind of invitation neither man nor woman. Citizens of the United States have the freedom of speech (which includes writing, protest etc.).
Reading this post directed towards women in politics in Nigeria I felt the story paralleled to the same invitation we receive in the US for women to participate in the political process.
High light of the week: Shout out to women in politics
Hillary Shimmy
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