International Women’s Day 2023: Nigerians on anti-woman laws
By Guardian Exclusive
08 March 2023 |
12:43 pm
International Women's Day is a global holiday celebrated annually on March 8 as a focal point in the women's rights movement, bringing attention to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women. GuardianTV spoke with women about Nigeria's anti-woman laws.
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