Grace Ushang was a young Nigerian woman and a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) serving in Maiduguri, Borno State. She was raped to death by some men still at large who took offence because she was wearing her khaki trousers- the official uniform of the youth corpers.
The compounded crimes that killed Grace Ushang painfully return our attention to the pervasiveness of violence against women in Nigeria.
The Nigerian Feminist Forum (NFF) is demanding that the Government:
•Investigate fully the incidents leading to Grace’s death and ensure justice is done by prosecuting the perpetrators.
•Guarantee the safety of National Youth corpers in all States in Nigeria.
•Enact a law to protect Nigerian women from all forms of violence.
We are approaching the 250 signature milestone which will trigger a formal request for a meeting with the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development. Please direct your contacts to the petition link now so we reach this threshold before the end of the current work week.
November 26, 2009
The scale of this response confirms the necessity of our push for immediate state intervention. I am currenty drafting a formal demand letter for the Ministry of Justice to ensure this case remains at the top of their agenda. Our next move involves coordinating with legal advocates to track the progress of the investigation.
Reached 100 supporters
November 23, 2009
6 Comments
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Sarah Whitaker
16 years ago
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This is completely sickening. A young woman serving her country and treated like this? Find these men and put them in jail for life.
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Chidi Bell
16 years ago
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Stop the violence against our women! She was just wearing her uniform. This is crazy.
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Tunde Lyons
16 years ago
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The government needs to wake up and protect our sisters. How can you send corps members to dangerous areas without any security? Justice for Grace.
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Amaka Whitaker
16 years ago
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SO HEARTBREAKING. Rest in peace Grace. The people who did this must pay.
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Folake Espinoza
16 years ago
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Praying for her family. I hope the police actually do their jobs this time and bring them to justice.
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David Delgado
16 years ago
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Unacceptable. Every single day women are suffering. Nigeria has to change their laws now.
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Grace Ushang was a young Nigerian woman and a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) serving in Maiduguri, Borno State. She was raped to death by some men still at large who took offence because she was wearing her khaki trousers- the official uniform of the youth corpers.
The compounded crimes that killed Grace Ushang painfully return our attention to the pervasiveness of violence against women in Nigeria.
The Nigerian Feminist Forum (NFF) is demanding that the Government:
•Investigate fully the incidents leading to Grace’s death and ensure justice is done by prosecuting the perpetrators.
•Guarantee the safety of National Youth corpers in all States in Nigeria.
•Enact a law to protect Nigerian women from all forms of violence.
We are approaching the 250 signature milestone which will trigger a formal request for a meeting with the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development. Please direct your contacts to the petition link now so we reach this threshold before the end of the current work week.
November 26, 2009
The scale of this response confirms the necessity of our push for immediate state intervention. I am currenty drafting a formal demand letter for the Ministry of Justice to ensure this case remains at the top of their agenda. Our next move involves coordinating with legal advocates to track the progress of the investigation.
Reached 100 supporters
November 23, 2009
6 Comments
S
Sarah Whitaker
16 years ago
Featured
This is completely sickening. A young woman serving her country and treated like this? Find these men and put them in jail for life.
C
Chidi Bell
16 years ago
Featured
Stop the violence against our women! She was just wearing her uniform. This is crazy.
T
Tunde Lyons
16 years ago
Featured
The government needs to wake up and protect our sisters. How can you send corps members to dangerous areas without any security? Justice for Grace.
A
Amaka Whitaker
16 years ago
Featured
SO HEARTBREAKING. Rest in peace Grace. The people who did this must pay.
F
Folake Espinoza
16 years ago
Featured
Praying for her family. I hope the police actually do their jobs this time and bring them to justice.
D
David Delgado
16 years ago
Featured
Unacceptable. Every single day women are suffering. Nigeria has to change their laws now.
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This is completely sickening. A young woman serving her country and treated like this? Find these men and put them in jail for life.