NAS Seeks Review Of Gender Discriminatory Laws

The National Association of Seadogs, Pyrates Confraternity (NAS-PC) has called for a review of laws militating against cases of gender-based discriminations and violence in the society.
The NAS-PC, in conjunction with gender based advocacy groups including the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Bayelsa State and the Do Foundation, however agreed that despite the needed review, there was the need to address gender-based biases at homes.
They noted that perpetrators of gender-based discriminations and violence are often fathers, brothers, and sons. This year’s theme was, “For all Women and Girls: Rights, Equality and Empowerment.”
The Capone of the Oxbow Marino Deck of NAS-PC, Adogbeji Egbonoje, while speaking on a discussion programme on Radio Bayelsa 97.1 FM, Yenagoa, stressed that paying attention to how sons are raised and groomed would have a profound impact on how they relate with women as adults.
He also highlighted the significance of cultivating the mind of the girl child from infancy, instilling confidence in young girls as they venture into the world as adults,” This, he believed, would empower them to withstand negative peer pressures and chart their paths in life.”
Also speaking on the radio discussion programme, the National Assistant Publicity Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ebiere Emmanuella and the Former Chairperson of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Bayelsa State, Dr. Dise Ogbise Goddy Harry pointed out the roles of organizations like FIDA and the NBA in supporting marginalized women and pointed out contending issues of workplace equality, women’s leadership, and the role of men as allies in the fight for gender equality.