Mar 08

100 Years!!!

Celebrating International Women’s Day

Today, March 8, 2011, marks International Women’s Day (IWD). IWD is rooted in the centuries-old struggle of giving women in society an equal footing with men. It is not only a time for men, women and children to reflect on progress and changes made worldwide but it is also a time for everyone to celebrate the determination of  ordinary women who played an extraordinary role in the history of women’s rights. This celebration is 100 years today, and so I made this video in its honor.

Happy International Women’s Day everyone!

Ufuoma Barbara Akpotaire is a Program and Research intern with the SISGI Group’s Research Division. To learn more about the SISGI Group please visit www.sisgigroup.org.

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Ufuoma Barbara Akpotaire

Ufuoma has a Masters of Law degree from Columbia Law School, New York, focused on Human Rights, International law and Securities Regulation. She received her first degree in law from the University of Nigeria (LL.B. Honors) and graduated top of her class in 2004. She was admitted to the Nigerian Bar in 2005 and worked as an Associate in one of the largest Firms in Lagos. Her areas of specialization include Human Rights, International law, and commercial practices. She is a member of several bodies including the American Bar Association, Columbia University Amnesty International, the Association of Professional Negotiators and Mediator’s the Nigerian Bar Association and International House New York. She is an assistant editor of Columbia Journal of Transnational Law, and also sits on the board of Columbia University Amnesty International.

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