“Empower a woman, and the issues of human trafficking, domestic violence, abuse, impoverishment, and abandonment will be tackled with ease – excerpts from our latest book, ’We Are the Blessings of Africa, Reshaping Our Greatness Together,’ – Excerpts from “We Are the Blessings of Africa, Rebuilding Our greatness Together” book endorsed by the first lady of Nigeria.
The same excerpts were used for the production of her upcoming Nollywood (Nigeria, Africa) film called “Empowered.”
The “Empowered’ film presentation has been accepted as part of the United Nations Committee on the Status of Women (CSW63) Forum – the largest annual gathering of women at the United Nations. The launch and screen of “Empowered” is set to take place at the Church Center for the United Nations, Eighth Floor on Friday March 15, 2019 at 6:00 pm
The book and the movie produced by Dr. Queen Blessing are powerful tools for change, calling on the empowerment of women and youths as a critical first step to Human Trafficking and poverty eradication and the link to sustainable development.
Dr. Queen Blessing, a resident of the Atlanta metro area and recipient of the prestigious Lifetime Award from President Barack Obama is the Founder/Executive President of Global Empowerment Movement Corporation, USA (GEM USA) a non-profit organization through which she collaborate with the United Nations and other organizations in advocating for community development and women empowerment as the critical first step and the link to empowering not just the woman, but the family, the Community and thereby tackling the issues of Human Trafficking from the grassroot levels.
Dr. Queen Blessing is engaged in various community based nonprofit empowerment causes in Africa and United States of America.
UNITED NATIONS SESSION TO END / ADDRESS GLOBAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING
The battle in Atlanta for Super Bowl has now ended with the New England Patriots taking the trophy. While the two teams were battling inside the Mercedes Benz stadium, there was even a bigger battle outside the stadium involving the entire NFL, Delta Airlines, United Nations, and a host of other organizations.
This battle is the global fight to end Human Trafficking. The impact of Human trafficking is globally destroying the lives of young men and women worldwide. In Atlanta, a woman that has literally dedicated her entire life to ending the problems of Human Trafficking would be taking the battle to the World stage as she addresses the United Nations in New York. This fighter is Dr. Queen Blessing Itua and has singularly led several efforts in Africa, Europe, and America in fighting the battle of Human Trafficking.
On 21 February 2019, Dr. Queen Blessing’s Organization Global Empowerment Movement (GEM) Corporation will make a presentation at the United Nations 57th Session of the Commission for Social Development, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Global Empowerment Movement (GEM) Corporation is accredited to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). The Commission for Social Development is the advisory body responsible for the United Nations social development pillar of global development. The Theme: Women & Youths Economic and Equality Empowerment – The keys to Curbing Human Trafficking, Eradicating Poverty, and Achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
This event will address the effect of economic & gender inequlaity on human trafficking and poverty – the common root of human trafficking, women victimization, and explore ways we can strengthen empowerment through economic, education, political, fiscal, social inclusion, social protection policies, etc.
Dr. Queen Blessing Itua will Chair and Moderate the event which will be in will be in two segments – a short reading of excerpts from her book: “We Are the Blessings of Africa, Reshaping Our Greatness” and lead a panel discussion which will address a wide array of empowerment initiatives including addressing gender inequality removal for equitable society and strengthening women’s rights.
Strengthening women and youth empowerment to be agents of change is the prerequisite for poverty eradication and the achievement of all the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Hearty Congratulations to Her Excellency Mrs. Aisha Buhari @aishambuhari on receiving three awards in the USA. As the Visionary Founder, I am proud to present Her Excellency Mrs. Aisha Buhari, the Firstlady of Nigeria with the Distinguished Global Award for Excellence in Women Empowerment and Gender Development by Global Empowerment Movement (GEM) Corporation USA Honors.
Mrs. Buhari was honored with the Distinguished Global Award for her relentless efforts at fighting gender-based victimization, human trafficking and uplifting womenfolk in Nigeria. At the event to witness the honor were the First Ladies of Burkina Faso, Niger and Gambia, wives of Governors and government officials including the Minister of Health and the representatives of the Nigeria Mission to the United Nations.
Her Excellency was also conferred with the Honorary Citizen of Georgia Award signed by the Secretary of State of the State of Georgia, Brian P. Kemp from Senator Donzella James of District 35 and The Resolution from Georgia Senator Steve Henson of District 41; during the 73rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly Side Event discussing my awareness-educational Anti-Human Trafficking movie: “Mrs. Adams” and an empowerment book: “We Are The Blessings of Africa, Reshaping Our Greatness Together with a focus on Awareness Education, Women Empowerment, and Development Solutions for Prevention.
GLOBAL EMPOWERMENT MOVEMENT is an American Global Humanitarian Organization in Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council.
The wife of the President, Mrs. Aisha Buhari, has been conferred with Distinguished Global Award for Excellence in Women Empowerment and Gender Development by Global Empowerment Movement Corporation, U.S. Buhari was also conferred with the Honorary Citizen of Georgia Award from the State of Georgia.
According to reports, she received the awards at the Nigeria House in New York for her efforts at fighting gender-based victimization, human trafficking and for uplifting the women in Nigeria. The founder and President of the organization, Dr Blessing Itua, said the organization particularly commended Mrs. Buhari for advancing the causes of women and children in Nigeria through her pet project: ‘Future Assured’.
Mrs. Aisha Buhari, through her various programmes on women, young girls and children support, has assisted, integrated and provided hope to numerous victims of some of the societal ills in Nigeria, including human trafficking. Mrs Buhari, through her pet project, ‘Future Assured’, campaigns for women and girl-child education, empowerment and commitment to improving the lives of the people she serves.
“She has also been a strong advocate against victimization, inhumanity, including the rape of minors. Within this context, she has complimented government’s various initiatives by teaming up with relevant stakeholders in Nigeria and beyond to address some feminine challenges in the country,” Itua said.
Receiving the awards, the wife of the president thanked the organization for considering her worthy of recognition for the award on fighting gender-based victimization and uplifting womenfolk in Nigeria through the Future Assured programme.
“My driving force has been that of commitment and passion in this regard. Women have been at the receiving end of conflict, instances of abuse and victimization all over the globe.
“I make it my responsibility to do the very best I can to give hope to those affected and to discourage other cases from happening in Nigeria. As you are all aware, my Future Assured initiative executes a number of programmes to uplift the status of women through health advocacy and support economic and educational empowerment, protection against abuse and encouraging political involvement among the women.
“Our hope is that women will become more aware of the opportunities open to them to live better lives while being confident of the society’s protection,” Buhari said.
– Aisha Buhari has been conferred with excellence award in the United States of America
– The president’s wife was also conferred with honorary citizen’s award – Both awards were conferred on her for her efforts in fighting gender-based victimisation, human trafficking and for uplifting the women in Nigeria
The wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, Aisha Buhari, has been conferred with Distinguished Global Award for Excellence in Women Empowerment and Gender Development by Global Empowerment Movement Corporation, USA. Mrs Buhari was also conferred with the Honorary Citizen of Georgia Award from the State of Georgia. She received the awards at the Nigeria House in New York for her efforts in fighting gender-based victimization, human trafficking and for uplifting the women in Nigeria, NAN reports.
NAIJ.com gathers that founder and president of the organisation, Dr Blessing Itua, said the organisation particularly commended Mrs Buhari for advancing the causes of women and children in Nigeria through her pet project: ‘Future Assured’.
Itua said: “Mrs Aisha Buhari, through her various programmes on women, young girls and children support, has assisted, integrated and provided hope to numerous victims of some of the societal ills in Nigeria, including human trafficking. “Mrs Buhari, through her pet project, ‘Future Assured’, campaigns for women and girl-child education, empowerment and commitment to improving the lives of the people she serves. She has also been a strong advocate against victimisation, inhumanity, including the rape of minors. “Within this context, she has complimented government’s various initiatives by teaming up with relevant stakeholders in Nigeria and beyond to address some feminine challenges in the country.” Receiving the awards, the wife of the president thanked the organisation for considering her worthy of recognition for the award on fighting gender-based victimisation and uplifting womenfolk in Nigeria through the Future Assured programme. Mrs Buhari said: “My driving force has been that of commitment and passion in this regard. Women have been at the receiving end of conflict, instances of abuse and victimisation all over the globe. I make it my responsibility to do the very best I can to give hope to those affected and to discourage other cases from happening in Nigeria.
“As you are all aware, my Future Assured initiative executes a number of programmes to uplift the status of women through health advocacy and support economic and educational empowerment, protection against abuse and encouraging political involvement among the women. “Our hope is that women will become more aware of the opportunities open to them to live better lives while being confident of the society’s protection.” She dedicated the award to “all struggling women and hope that the award will ginger more action in the area of protection against gender bias and victimisation and uplifting the lives of women all over the world.” Mrs Buhari said that the First Lady of The Gambia had adopted the Future Assured to be replicated in her country. The minister of health, Professor Isaac Adewole, testified about the work the Future Assured had been doing, especially in the northeast, and congratulated the wife of the president for the recognition. Permanent representative of Nigeria to the UN, Professor Tijjani Bande, while commenting on the menace of human trafficking, said: “Nigerians are people who admit to our problems and we are starting to address them. Nigeria has what it takes to do what is right and to take its rightful place among the comity of nations.
“In the US, great things are happening through Nigerians; Nigerians are doing great works here. There are things they are not happy about just like those at home in Nigeria. But we are doing everything possible to address them. This will involve international cooperation.” He commended the wife of the president for coming to the Nigeria House, adding “this is Nigeria House and we are very happy to do what is right here.
The occasion was attended by the First Ladies of The Gambia, Niger, wives of governors, heads of agencies and associates of the wife of the president, among others. Meanwhile.
WIFE OF THE PRESIDENT RECEIVES AWARD 10; Wife of the President Dr (Mrs) Aisha Muhammadu Buhari,addresses the participants during the award recognizing her outstanding public service and human development especially Women and Children held at the Nigerian mission alongside the UNGA73 New York. Sept 27, 2018,
WIFE OF THE PRESIDENT RECEIVES AWARD 1; Wife of the President Dr (Mrs) Aisha Muhammadu Buhari addresses the participats during the award recognizing her outstanding public service and human development especially Women and Children held at the Nigerian mission alongside the UNGA73 New York. Sept 27, 2018,WIFE OF THE PRESIDENT RECEIVES AWARD 2B. ; R-L; Wife of the President Dr (Mrs) Aisha Muhammadu Buhari being presentated with Award by the Award Presenter, H.E Dr Queen Blessing Itua during the award recognizing her outstanding public service and human development especially Women and Children held at the Nigerian mission alongside the UNGA73 New York. Sept 27, 2018,WIFE OF THE PRESIDENT RECEIVES AWARD 2B. ; R-L; Wife of the President Dr (Mrs) Aisha Muhammadu Buhari being presentated with Award by the Award Presenter, H.E Dr Queen Blessing Itua during the award recognizing her outstanding public service and human development especially Women and Children held at the Nigerian mission alongside the UNGA73 New York. Sept 27, 2018,WIFE OF THE PRESIDENT RECEIVES AWARD 3A. ; R-L; Wife of President Burkina Faso Madame Adjoari Sika Kabore, Wife of the President Dr (Mrs) Aisha Muhammadu Buhari, wife of The Gambia Madame Adjoari Sika Sika Kabre, Wife of the President of Niger, H.E. Aissatta Issoufou during the award recognizing her outstanding public service and human development especially Women and Children held at the Nigerian mission alongside the UNGA73 New York. Sept 27, 2018,WIFE OF THE PRESIDENT RECEIVES AWARD 3&3B. ; R-L; Wife of President Burkina Faso Madame Adjoari Sika Kabore, Wife of the President Dr (Mrs) Aisha Muhammadu Buhari, wife of The Gambia Madame Adjoari Sika Sika Kabre, Wife of the President of Niger, H.E. Aissatta Issoufou and the Award Presenter, H.E Dr Queen Blessing Itua during the award recognizing her outstanding public service and human development especially Women and Children held at the Nigerian mission alongside the UNGA73 New York. Sept 27, 2018, 2018,WIFE OF THE PRESIDENT RECEIVES AWARD 4. ; Wife of the President Dr (Mrs) Aisha Muhammadu Buhari being congratulated by two African first Ladies, wife of The Gambia Madame Adjoari Sol Sika Kabre, Wife of the President of Niger H.E Aissatta Issoufou and Wife Nassarawa State Governor Hajiya Mairo AlMakura during the award recognizing her outstanding human development especially Women and Children held at the Nigerian mission alongside the UNGA73 New York. Sept 27, 2018WIFE OF THE PRESIDENT RECEIVES AWARD 8. ; Wife of the President Dr (Mrs) Aisha Muhammadu Buhari being congratulated by NSA Major General Babagana Mugonu, Minister of Health Pro Isaac Adewo, Minister of State Environment, Alhaji Ibrahim Jibrin and Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Muhammad Babandede and others during the award recognizing her outstanding public service and human development especially Women and Children held at the Nigerian mission alongside the UNGA73 New York. Sept 27, 2018,WIFE OF THE PRESIDENT RECEIVES AWARD 8. ; Wife of the President Dr (Mrs) Aisha Muhammadu Buhari being congratulated by two African first Ladies, wife of The Gambia Madme Adjoari Sol Sika Kabre and President of Burkina Faso H.E Madame Adjoari Sika Kabore during the award recognizing her outstanding public service and human development especially Women and Children held at the Nigerian mission alongside the UNGA73 New York. Sept 27, 2018,WIFE OF THE PRESIDENT RECEIVES AWARD 9; cross section of Head of senior government during the award recognizing her outstanding public service and human development especially Women and Children held at the Nigerian mission alongside the UNGA73 New York. Sept 27, 2018,WIFE OF THE PRESIDENT RECEIVES AWARD 10; Wife of the President Dr (Mrs) Aisha Muhammadu Buhari,addresses the participants during the award recognizing her outstanding public service and human development especially Women and Children held at the Nigerian mission alongside the UNGA73 New York. Sept 27, 2018,WIFE OF THE PRESIDENT RECEIVES AWARD 12. R-L; Wife of the President Dr (Mrs) Aisha Muhammadu Buhari,(2nd) Right, Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the United Nations; Tijjani Muhammad Bande, First Lady of the Gambia, H.E Fatumatad Ba-Barrow and Wife of Bukina Faso President, Madame Adjoari Sika Kabore during the award recognizing her outstanding public service and human development especially Women and Children held at the Nigerian mission alongside the UNGA73 New York. Sept 27, 2018,WIFE OF THE PRESIDENT RECEIVES AWARD 17. Wife of the President Dr (Mrs) Aisha Muhammadu Buhari (M) flanked by the National Security Adviser to the President, Major General Babagana Mongonu and his wife Hafisa after the award recognizing her outstanding public service and human development especially Women and Children held at the Nigerian mission alongside the UNGA73 New York. Sept 27, 2018,WIFE OF THE PRESIDENT RECEIVES AWARD Wife of the President Dr Mrs Aisha Muhammadu Buhari display one of the award recognizing her outstanding public service and human development especially Women and Children held at the Nigerian mission alongside the UNGA73 New York. Sept 27, 2018,
The “Empowered’ film presentation has been accepted as part of the United Nations Committee on the Status of Women (CSW63) Forum – the largest annual gathering of women at the United Nations. The launch and screen of “Empowered” is set to take place at the Church Center for the United Nations, Eighth Floor on Friday March 15, 2019 at 6:00 pm
