Marginalized women including persons with disability, PWDs have been sensitized on resilience and capacity building for adaptation to reduce the impact of environmental pollution in their lives. The exercise which, took place February 6, at Fnakon Hotel at Rukpokwu in Obi/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State had as it theme: “Empowering Resilience: Capacity Building for Physically Challenged and Marginalized Women On Environmental Pollution and Adaptation Strategies.” It was organized by Healthy Life Development, HELDI with support from the Global Green Fund.
Participants also underwent free medical check-ups to ascertain their blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
In her remarks, the HELDI coordinator, Dr Mfon Utin, who expressed joy at the large turnout and timely arrival of participants, drew attention to the fact that the day marked the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation.
She regretted that despite campaigns and legislations, some communities in Ahoada area still practiced the unhealthy act.
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