Recognising The Feminist Coalition And Its Support For The #EndSARS Movement

Samuel Okoruwa

4 years ago

One of the hallmarks of a great nation is the ability of its citizens to come together irrespective of religion, tribe, or belief and fight against injustice.

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The Feminists Coalition is one of the many organisations in the country proving that Nigeria is indeed a great nation through its commendable support for the ongoing #EndSARS movement. The Feminist Coalition is a Nigerian feminist set established to uphold social justice through protests, fundraising, and social media awareness. In just a few days, the NGO has contributed immensely to the #EndSARS protests holding at several key locations in the country. Despite an alleged deactivation of the group’s bank account dedicated to funding the #EndSARS protests, the group has pushed on and has been successful in raising over N30 million in crowdfunding as of October 14, 2020.

See transparency. See accountability. See organisation. Just look at. Next time somebody talks about Feminist Co lacking accountability, show them this video. Unless they do the maths in the spreadsheet and it doesn't add up, let their upper and lower lips become one. #EndSARS https://t.co/c0aGdAVK2a
— cannonball (@a_nickabugu) October 16, 2020

According to the group, the donations made will be used on first aid, masks, bail, hospital bills, food, water, glucose for protesters, and also for the provision of legal aid to protestors, who have been arrested on the frontline. The donations have also been made to support different states in the country in which the #EndSARS protests are holding.

See transparency. See accountability. See organisation. Just look at. Next time somebody talks about Feminist Co lacking accountability, show them this video. Unless they do the maths in the spreadsheet and it doesn't add up, let their upper and lower lips become one. #EndSARS https://t.co/c0aGdAVK2a
— cannonball (@a_nickabugu) October 16, 2020

Abeokuta Youths out with one voice saying #EndSARS #EndSWAT #EndPoliceBrutalityinNigeria #AbeokutaProtest

Don't Ignore, retweet!🙏 Let them know we are in control!! pic.twitter.com/6T7Ts73IXc
— $Elemoh (@Iam_lordmayor) October 16, 2020

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In addition to the series of donations the group has raised, it has also been extremely vocal on social media about the #EndSARS movement. From giving shoutouts to protesters on the streets to raising awareness about protest venues in and outside the country, the Feminist Coalition has done a tremendous job in popularising the #EndSARS movement.

Paris!! #EndSARS pic.twitter.com/NRhD65q2nm
— feministcoalition (@feminist_co) October 16, 2020

Canada!!!! #EndSARS pic.twitter.com/UWzRQxLPh9
— feministcoalition (@feminist_co) October 16, 2020

Atlanta!! #EndSARS pic.twitter.com/AuXax4Qtq2
— feministcoalition (@feminist_co) October 16, 2020

Remember their names. Say their names. #EndSARS pic.twitter.com/oW3H8Fq770
— feministcoalition (@feminist_co) October 16, 2020

The support of #EndSARS by the Feminist Coalition is laudable and a reminder that all group or individual should lend their voice in the fight against injustice, as long as they are Nigerian. Featured Image Source: Innovation Village

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