AFRICA: AMECEA joins the World in Condemning the Kidnapping of Girls in Nigeria
AMECEA has
condemned the kidnapping of over 200 Nigerian school girls a month ago and
added a voice to that of the world in calling for their release
unconditionally.
condemned the kidnapping of over 200 Nigerian school girls a month ago and
added a voice to that of the world in calling for their release
unconditionally.
A statement
issued by AMECEA Justice and Peace Desk on 22 May 2014 stated that it is
unbecoming to hear that Girls are denied their right to education in this 21st
century when the world in speaking of Digital Generation. “It is sad and heart
breaking to imagine that these girls who are supposed to be studying and shape
their future and that of their country have been denied their Education which
is their basic human right,” read the statement.
issued by AMECEA Justice and Peace Desk on 22 May 2014 stated that it is
unbecoming to hear that Girls are denied their right to education in this 21st
century when the world in speaking of Digital Generation. “It is sad and heart
breaking to imagine that these girls who are supposed to be studying and shape
their future and that of their country have been denied their Education which
is their basic human right,” read the statement.
The
statement also added that “Denying somebody of their fundamental right of
education is not just a crime before the law of any country but a sin before
God. In a very strong way we condemn all the acts of terrorism going on in
Nigeria and hope that those behind them will face the full force of the law.”
statement also added that “Denying somebody of their fundamental right of
education is not just a crime before the law of any country but a sin before
God. In a very strong way we condemn all the acts of terrorism going on in
Nigeria and hope that those behind them will face the full force of the law.”
“The anguish
and the torture of parents and the family of the girls who wake up every day
for over a month, not knowing what is happening to their children is untold. We,
however, urge them to be calm and patient as the countries joins efforts to
search and rescue the girls.AMECEA pray that the guiding star which led the
Magi to where the baby Jesus was lead those who are undertaking the search
mission to where they are and take them home safely,” read the statement.
and the torture of parents and the family of the girls who wake up every day
for over a month, not knowing what is happening to their children is untold. We,
however, urge them to be calm and patient as the countries joins efforts to
search and rescue the girls.AMECEA pray that the guiding star which led the
Magi to where the baby Jesus was lead those who are undertaking the search
mission to where they are and take them home safely,” read the statement.
From Malawi Conference;
the National Education Commission of Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM)
issued a statement saying: “As part of the Global Faiths Coalition for
Education (GFC Education), the National Education Commission of the Episcopal
Conference of Malawi condemns the attack on girls’ education in northern
Nigeria. We believe that education is a fundamental right, and pledge to
support efforts to end injustices against children, including forced marriage
and discrimination against girls. We pledge to work collaboratively with the
faiths community, governments, and NGOs to achieve education for all.”
the National Education Commission of Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM)
issued a statement saying: “As part of the Global Faiths Coalition for
Education (GFC Education), the National Education Commission of the Episcopal
Conference of Malawi condemns the attack on girls’ education in northern
Nigeria. We believe that education is a fundamental right, and pledge to
support efforts to end injustices against children, including forced marriage
and discrimination against girls. We pledge to work collaboratively with the
faiths community, governments, and NGOs to achieve education for all.”
Boko Haram abducted more than 200 girls last month from a school
in northern Nigeria on ground that girls children are supposed to be in school
studying. Officials have speculated that the militants may have transported
them to neighboring countries: Chad or Cameroon, but it’s not yet clear where
the girls are still in the country or whether they’ve left.
in northern Nigeria on ground that girls children are supposed to be in school
studying. Officials have speculated that the militants may have transported
them to neighboring countries: Chad or Cameroon, but it’s not yet clear where
the girls are still in the country or whether they’ve left.
