Ijaw Women Rights’ Protection Forum Celebrates Ijaw Women, Children at New Year

By Monday Peters, Abuja

A powerful message of solidarity and determination has been extended to the women of the Ijaw nation, acknowledging their struggles and celebrating their strength.

This was contained in a statement by the president of the Ijaw Women Rights’ Protection Forum, IWRPF, Comrade Hilda Amogha on Saturday.

The statement recognizes the pain and hardship faced by Ijaw women, including poverty, neglect, and unfair treatment, but emphasizes their unwavering courage and hope.

The message highlights the challenges faced by Ijaw children, who suffer from lack of opportunities, hunger, and limited access to education. Despite these difficulties, Ijaw women remain a pillar of resistance and compassion, driving change and advocating for justice and equity.

The statement urges Ijaw women to continue standing together, protecting their children, uplifting one another, and raising their voices against oppression. It expresses confidence that together, they can rewrite their story, transforming suffering into strength, silence into impact, and neglect into dignity.

This message resonates with the broader efforts of Ijaw women’s organizations, such as the Ijaw Women of America Inc., which aims to unite, educate, and empower Ijaw women globally.

The statement read, “To the resilient daughters of the Ijaw nation, We see you. We feel your pain. We acknowledge the silent tears shed under the weight of abject relegation, neglect, and unfair treatment. Yet, even in the face of hardship, the Ijaw woman remains unbroken, strong in spirit, rich in courage, and firm in hope.

“Our struggles are real. Our children suffer the consequences of poverty, lack of opportunities, and abandonment. Many innocent souls sleep hungry, walk long distances for education, and grow up in environments that deny them their rightful future. The less privileged among us bear the heaviest burden, yet they are the heartbeat of our communities.
Still, we must not lose hope.

“History has shown that the Ijaw woman is a pillar of resistance and compassion. From the creeks to the cities, our voices matter. Our strength lies in unity, love, and the determination to rise above oppression. Every child we protect, every woman we uplift, and every voice we raise is a step toward change.

“Let us continue to stand for justice, equity, and a better tomorrow for our children and the less privileged. The dawn of restoration will come. Our pain will not be in vain. Together, we will rewrite our story, from suffering to strength, from silence to impact, and from neglect to dignity.
Hope lives in us. The future belongs to us”, she concluded.