Feminist Coalition

The Feminist Coalition is a group of young Nigerian feminists who work to promote equality for women in Nigerian society. It was co-founded in July 2020 by Damilola Odufuwa and Odunayo Eweniyi. Quotes We have a vision for a Nigeria where equality for all people is a reality in our laws and everyday lives. From the Feminist Coalition's Progress Report of 15 October 2020, outlining the organization's mission and vision during the #EndSARS protests. We are fighting injustice through peaceful protests, fundraising, and social media organisation. Describing the Coalition's role in supporting peaceful civic action during the #EndSARS movement. The Feminist Coalition unreservedly condemns the use of violence against peaceful protesters across the country that has resulted in the loss of many lives. From the Coalition's public statement of 20 October 2020 following the escalation of violence against #EndSARS protesters. The responsibility of the government is to ensure that every civilian can safely express their rights and to protect human lives. We are Nigerian feminists on a mission to achieve gender equality through education, financial freedom, and political representation. Mission statement from the Feminist Coalition's official "Who We Are" page describing the organization's core objectives. We want a Nigeria where equality for all women is a reality in our laws and everyday life. Vision statement from the Feminist Coalition Strategic Plan. To promote women's equality in the Nigerian society focusing mainly on education, financial freedom, and representation in public office. Official mission statement published in the Feminist Coalition Strategic Plan. We come from all walks of life, but we are united in our passion to bridge societal, economic, and financial gaps in ways that are transformative and sustainable for the women and girls in the communities we serve. Describing the Coalition's diversity and shared commitment in its Strategic Plan. Calling on the Nigerian government to uphold citizens' constitutional rights during the #EndSARS protests. We hereby call on the members of the international community including citizens, media, governments and organisations to stand with the Nigerian people and intervene in the ongoing state-sanctioned violence against peaceful protesters whose calls for an end to police brutality are not only legitimate, but existential. Appealing to the international community to support Nigerians during the #EndSARS protests. The #EndSARS protesters across the country have maintained a peaceful stance in their demonstrations and shown a high sense of responsibility by taking care of their environment. From the Coalition's statement of 20 October 2020, emphasizing the peaceful conduct of protesters during the #EndSARS demonstrations. The Feminist Coalition, and many other groups of majorly young Nigerians have taken the higher ground - providing food, shelter, medical services, legal services, security, cleaning, and other supplies in order to keep the protests organized, unified and as safe as possible. Describing the Coalition's logistical and humanitarian support for peaceful #EndSARS protesters. Yet, at every turn, the unified voices of Nigerians have been treated as a threat to democracy instead of an expression of it. Criticizing the government's response to peaceful demonstrations during the #EndSARS protests. Like everyone else, we decided to play our part and help fight the injustice through fundraising in order to sustain the peaceful protests and ensure the safety of Nigerians exercising their civic rights. From the Progress Report of 15 October 2020, explaining why the Coalition began fundraising to support the protests. The Feminist Coalition has worked tirelessly since October 2020 to ensure every amount earmarked for disbursement reaches the people who need it. From the Coalition's statement of 12 March 2021, describing its commitment to transparency and accountability in the management of #EndSARS funds. I wanted to contribute towards really demonstrating how change comes about. Explaining why she agreed to become a founding member of the Feminist Coalition. The coalition has shown what is possible when women come together with a shared purpose..**Discussing the impact of the Feminist Coalition and collective action by Nigerian women. External links Category: Nigeria Category:Feminism