UNICEF sensitises Osun children on dangers of FGM, early marriage

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The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in collaboration with a non-governmental organisation, Value Female Network

and the Ministry of Women, Children & Social Affairs in Osun State, has sensitised about 600 children in the state on the dangers of Female Genital Mutilation and child marriage.

UNICEF FGM Consultant for South-West, Mrs. Aderonke Olutayo, who spoke while addressing the children at Freedom Park, Osogbo, to celebrate and enlighten them on the harmful practices in commemoration of the International Day of The African Child, sensitised them on harmful practices they need to speak out against.

“We celebrate Osun children and make them feel relaxed, play games and enjoy themselves. Afterwards, we let them know some traditional harmful practices and how they can be protected from them.

 

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