Programs & Events
Speaker program addresses issues of gender-based violence
On November 26, 2008, in commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Embassy Niamey sponsored a speaker presentation at the American Cultural Center (ACC), featuring Ms. Moussa Satou of the Nigerien Association of Female Jurists (AFJN); and Ms. Mariama Moussa of women’s rights NGO Women and Children Victims of Domestic Violence (SOS-FEEVVF). Ambassador Bernadette M. Allen delivered opening remarks, which reinforced U.S. and international concern related to issues of gender-based violence, and reaffirmed the Embassy’s commitment to support local entities in addressing it. Ms. Satou’s presentation dealt with issues related to domestic violence, in particular, violence against women, within Niger’s legal framework. Ms. Moussa spoke about the civil society response to issues related to spousal and child abuse in Niger. The event was well attended with over forty participants, including the secretary general of Ministry of the Promotion of Women and Protection of Children, parliamentarians, jurists, and representatives of all major Nigerien women’s organizations.