Each for equal with Kemi DaSilva-Ibru and Lanre DaSilva Ajayi
07 March 2020 |
5:05 pm
How can we achieve an equal gender society in a world where social, cultural and traditional practices encourage the subjugation of women?
As the globe marks International Women's Day, top fashion designer Lanre DaSilva-Ajayi and WARIF founder Kemi DaSilva-Ibru share their thoughts.
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