Pyrates March With Ogun First Lady And Women Affairs Commissioner Against Gender Violence

The National Association of Seadogs’ Pyrates Confraternity, Abeokuta chapter, Ogun State, in collaboration with Ogun State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development commemorated the World Human Rights Day 2024 with a rally from the center of Abeokuta to the Governor’s office and ended the procession at the state house of Assembly.

The Association, known for its humanistic ideals and advocacy for justice and equity, marked Human Rights Day on December 10, 2024.

The Association also visited the Speaker and urged the assembly to expedite the passage of laws that promote peace, human rights, and an end to gender-based violence in Ogun State.

The Capoon of Ash Montana Deck, Peter Oluwatoyin Adekunle, commended the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hon. Motunrayo Adijat Adeleye, for establishing a rehabilitation center.

This center provides support for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence and introduces a free toll line : 08000000666 and 08000000555 to report abuse and offenders.

Additionally, the Capoon highlighted various forms of gender-based violence, including threats and coercion.

The First Lady, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun, educated attendees In the UNFPA acknowledged program on forms of gender-based violence, such as:

– Sexual assault
– Rape
– Attempted rape
– Trafficking
– Prostitution
– Sexual harassment
– Manipulation within the home, workplace, or school
– Domestic violence
– Controlling behavior in intimate relationships
– Battery
– Confinement
– Emotional abuse
– Pornography
– Harmful traditional practices
– Early/forced marriage
– Widow ceremonies
– Punishment for defying cultural norms
– Denial of education, food, and clothing to girls/women

The Speaker, Hon. Oludaisi Olusegun Elemide, pledged to uphold his promise to pass laws protecting human rights.

The Pyrates Confraternity has a long history of advocating for human rights and social justice, dating back to its founding in 1952 by seven students at the University College, Ibadan, including the renowned Professor Wole Soyinka.