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Joe-Okei Odumakin Awarded U.S Woman Of Courage Award For 2013 by Maxymilliano(m): 2:44pm On Mar 10, 2013 |
MEET DR. JOSEPHINE ODUMAKIN: RECIPIENT, 2013 U.S WOMAN OF COURAGE AWARD Congratulation to one of our own, Dr. Josephine Obiajulu Odumakin who was one of the recipients of the 2013 Woman of Courage Award in the United States. The Award was presented to her by U.S Secretary of State, John Kerry and First Lady Michelle Obama. Over the past twenty years, Dr. Josephine Odumakin has handled over 2,000 cases of violations of women’s rights, including cases of extra judicial practices committed by government security agencies against women. These cases have included violations of women’s rights including extra judicial killings of women by the police or their spouses, assault of women by law enforcement personnel for any pretext as well as deaths of children and women through negligence on the part of school or hospital authorities. Dr. Odumakin leads almost every protest, march, lecture or workshop aimed at encouraging the rule of law and governing justly and democratically. Her advocacy led her to be arrested and detained seventeen times during the dictatorship of General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida’s regime. Dr. Odumakin is currently the Executive Director of the Institute of Human Rights and Democratic Studies; President of Women Arise for Change Initiative; Chairman, Task Force of the Citizen Forum; Spokesperson, Coalition of Civil Society Organizations; and President, Centre for Participatory Democracy. Established in 2007, the annual Secretary of State's International Women of Courage Award honors women around the globe who have exemplified exceptional courage and leadership in advocating for human rights, women’s equality, and social progress, often at great personal risk. This is the only Department of State award that pays tribute to emerging women leaders worldwide. Dr. Josephine Odumakin is an inspiration to many young women, we must continue to let the world know that there are still Nigerians out there who are honest and hardworking. Other recipients of the award are Malalai Bahaduri, First Sergeant, Afghan National Interdiction Unit (Afghanistan); Samira Ibrahim, Coordinator, Know Your Rights (Egypt); Julieta Castellanos, Rector, National Autonomous University of Honduras (Honduras); and Elena Milashina,journalist, human rights activist (Russia). Others include Fartuun Adan, Executive Director, Elman Peace and Human Rights Centre (Somalia); Tsering Woeser (Wei Se), Tibetan author, poet, blogger (China); Razan Zeitunah, human rights lawyer and founder, Local Coordination Committees (Syria); Ta Phong Tan, blogger (Vietnam); and Nirbhaya “Fearless,” champion for justice (India). http://www.hopefornigeriaonline.com/dr-josephine-obiajulu-odumakins-day-with-michele-obama-in-pictures/ 10 Likes
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Re: Joe-Okei Odumakin Awarded U.S Woman Of Courage Award For 2013 by cescadove: 3:15pm On Mar 10, 2013 |
I KNOW THIS AMAZON WILL MAKE A BETTER PRESIDENT ! CONGRATS , THE HONOUR IS WELL DESERVED . 5 Likes |
Re: Joe-Okei Odumakin Awarded U.S Woman Of Courage Award For 2013 by Nobody: 3:29pm On Mar 10, 2013 |
Nairalanders How many times I call una? See better topic to comment O. But for wia? You won't see dia brakelight. Since it is not Tonto Dike getting some D-U-MB entertainment award. Offcourse, MOD sef go get Muscle Pull for eye not to carry this topic go frontpage. It is well. Madam Joe! You are highly carried. 12 Likes |
Re: Joe-Okei Odumakin Awarded U.S Woman Of Courage Award For 2013 by 4reigningqueen: 3:31pm On Mar 10, 2013 |
I was really proud and motivated when pastor Tunde Bakare broke the news today in church. Kudos to you ma. 3 Likes |
Re: Joe-Okei Odumakin Awarded U.S Woman Of Courage Award For 2013 by ifyalways(f): 3:49pm On Mar 10, 2013 |
Well deserved. Congratulations, madam. 1 Like |
Re: Joe-Okei Odumakin Awarded U.S Woman Of Courage Award For 2013 by Ufeolorun(m): 3:49pm On Mar 10, 2013 |
Congrats,you deserver it. |
Re: Joe-Okei Odumakin Awarded U.S Woman Of Courage Award For 2013 by Maxymilliano(m): 3:53pm On Mar 10, 2013 |
My earlier commendation still suffice here Maxymilliano: Congratulations Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin for the recognition and honor bestowed on you by the American government... |
Re: Joe-Okei Odumakin Awarded U.S Woman Of Courage Award For 2013 by OAM4J: 8:28pm On Mar 10, 2013 |
Congratulations. Well deserved! |
Re: Joe-Okei Odumakin Awarded U.S Woman Of Courage Award For 2013 by Roland17(m): 8:30pm On Mar 10, 2013 |
We do not appreciate our things.... we despise them especially when they say the truth. 1 Like |
Re: Joe-Okei Odumakin Awarded U.S Woman Of Courage Award For 2013 by mosquitoNet(m): 8:31pm On Mar 10, 2013 |
Congratulations! First to comment, dancing and singing michael jackson's bad *yeah u knw I'm baad, I'm baad, u knw me, u knw me 2x* |
Re: Joe-Okei Odumakin Awarded U.S Woman Of Courage Award For 2013 by Nobody: 8:32pm On Mar 10, 2013 |
I am really proud of this woman! I remember seeing her at the forefront during the fuel subsidy rally! More power to your elbow, ma'am. |
Re: Joe-Okei Odumakin Awarded U.S Woman Of Courage Award For 2013 by Nobody: 8:34pm On Mar 10, 2013 |
Congrats to Odumakin for living a truly exemplary life. |
Re: Joe-Okei Odumakin Awarded U.S Woman Of Courage Award For 2013 by honeric01(m): 8:35pm On Mar 10, 2013 |
finally! Even though i don't fancy your voice but your message is valued. Congratulations to you. |
Re: Joe-Okei Odumakin Awarded U.S Woman Of Courage Award For 2013 by realitychick: 8:36pm On Mar 10, 2013 |
She s been on this for the past Twenty years,,,this is being DEDICATED and COMMITTED!!! More kudos to you, for your selfless service. |
Re: Joe-Okei Odumakin Awarded U.S Woman Of Courage Award For 2013 by Koonbey1: 8:38pm On Mar 10, 2013 |
All I can say is ...Well Done. |
Re: Joe-Okei Odumakin Awarded U.S Woman Of Courage Award For 2013 by Nobody: 8:40pm On Mar 10, 2013 |
Congrats to this amazon... |
Re: Joe-Okei Odumakin Awarded U.S Woman Of Courage Award For 2013 by mosquitoNet(m): 8:42pm On Mar 10, 2013 |
What about madam, widow, first lady, perm sec patience ebelebebo jonathandull? What has she won? |
Re: Joe-Okei Odumakin Awarded U.S Woman Of Courage Award For 2013 by dridowu: 8:46pm On Mar 10, 2013 |
So Proud of her |
Re: Joe-Okei Odumakin Awarded U.S Woman Of Courage Award For 2013 by MrGarri: 8:47pm On Mar 10, 2013 |
Congrats Madam... While sensible ladies are winning awards because of their fight for Good governance, justice and equity a Garrulous Lady is somewhere squeezing her husband's balls in order to get a 4 Billion Naira Mission House... 12 Likes |
Re: Joe-Okei Odumakin Awarded U.S Woman Of Courage Award For 2013 by BabaOlowo: 8:48pm On Mar 10, 2013 |
Congrats Joe for a well deserved honour! |
Re: Joe-Okei Odumakin Awarded U.S Woman Of Courage Award For 2013 by Stegomiah: 8:48pm On Mar 10, 2013 |
I jst love dis lady, a human right activist and a fighter. She truly deserves d award |
Re: Joe-Okei Odumakin Awarded U.S Woman Of Courage Award For 2013 by taharqa: 8:52pm On Mar 10, 2013 |
Congratulations, Ma. Like I hv always maintaind here, she is one of d very few REAL deals standing, in d face of d many Emergency ones today. Consistent and truly principled fighter... Very, very well deservd |
Re: Joe-Okei Odumakin Awarded U.S Woman Of Courage Award For 2013 by Nobody: 8:57pm On Mar 10, 2013 |
mosquitoNet: Congratulations! First to comment, dancing and singing michael jackson's bad *yeah u knw I'm baad, I'm baad, u knw me, u knw me 2x* You should be singing Mukaila Ajasin's "I'm wrong,I'm wrong.You know it" 2 Likes |
Re: Joe-Okei Odumakin Awarded U.S Woman Of Courage Award For 2013 by Enoquin(f): 8:58pm On Mar 10, 2013 |
An award well deserved! |
Re: Joe-Okei Odumakin Awarded U.S Woman Of Courage Award For 2013 by Nobody: 8:59pm On Mar 10, 2013 |
If a woman could be given a Nobel Peace prize for planting trees in Kenya, why not this consistent woman of substance? Over the past twenty years, Dr. Josephine Odumakin has handled over 2,000 cases of violations of women’s rights, including cases of extrajudicial practices committed by government security agencies against women. These cases have included violations of women’s rights including extrajudicial killings of women by the police or their spouses, assault of women by law enforcement personnel for any pretext as well as deaths of children and women through negligence on the part of school or hospital authorities. Dr. Odumakin leads almost every protest, march, lecture or workshop aimed at encouraging the rule of law and governing justly and democratically. Her advocacy led her to be arrested and detained seventeen times during the dictatorship of General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida’s regime. Dr. Odumakin is currently the Executive Director of the Institute of Human Rights and Democratic Studies; President of Women Arise for Change Initiative; Chairman, Task Force of the Citizen Forum; Spokesperson, Coalition of Civil Society Organizations; and President, Centre for Participatory Democracy. 1 Like |
Re: Joe-Okei Odumakin Awarded U.S Woman Of Courage Award For 2013 by agabaI23(m): 9:01pm On Mar 10, 2013 |
Congrats woman of valour. Congrats! |
Re: Joe-Okei Odumakin Awarded U.S Woman Of Courage Award For 2013 by reindeer: 9:01pm On Mar 10, 2013 |
Okay. It takes the world recognising our heroes for us. I hope all of you hailing this woman now will be on the side of the truth when she speaks about the clueless on in Abuja. 1 Like |
Re: Joe-Okei Odumakin Awarded U.S Woman Of Courage Award For 2013 by femmy2010(m): 9:02pm On Mar 10, 2013 |
This is great. |
Re: Joe-Okei Odumakin Awarded U.S Woman Of Courage Award For 2013 by Gombs(m): 9:04pm On Mar 10, 2013 |
Wot tribe is she?...ummm...I knw she's frm my tribe,SE gan! #CallMeTribalistIDontCare |
Re: Joe-Okei Odumakin Awarded U.S Woman Of Courage Award For 2013 by femmy2010(m): 9:09pm On Mar 10, 2013 |
Gombs: Wot tribe is she?...ummm...I knw she's frm my tribe,SE gan! Must people attach tribal sentiments to everything? She is proudly Nigerian,that is all that matters. 2 Likes |
Re: Joe-Okei Odumakin Awarded U.S Woman Of Courage Award For 2013 by symbianDON(m): 9:14pm On Mar 10, 2013 |
Mr. Garri: take ya time o dis man stop exposing my first 'garrulous' lady's hidden agenda to the world......who tell you say she never win award She get international award for 'worstest' engrrish speaking ehmm ehmmm.....first rady hic..hic...lady make i tell you!!! |
Re: Joe-Okei Odumakin Awarded U.S Woman Of Courage Award For 2013 by Fantacy1(m): 9:16pm On Mar 10, 2013 |
Who talk say 9ja no get figures? Good tins as wel as bad 1s hapens in 9ja. Congrats madam. |
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