Bring Back Our Girls: A Movement to End Abduction and Violence Against Women and Girls

Bring Back Our Girls: The Untold Story of the Global Search for Nigeria's Missing Schoolgirls

by Joe Parkinson

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Bring Back Our Girls (BBOG) is a movement to raise awareness of the abduction of over 200 schoolgirls in Chibok, Nigeria, by the terrorist group Boko Haram. The movement has since expanded to include a broader fight against the abduction and violence against women and girls in Nigeria and around the world.

The Chibok Girls Abduction

On April 14, 2014, Boko Haram militants attacked the Government Girls Secondary School in Chibok, Nigeria, and abducted over 200 schoolgirls. The girls were taken to the Sambisa Forest, a stronghold of Boko Haram, and held captive for over two years. During their captivity, the girls were subjected to physical and sexual abuse, and many were forced to marry their captors.

The abduction of the Chibok girls sparked international outrage and led to the creation of the BBOG movement. The movement's demands are simple: that the Nigerian government and the international community do everything in their power to bring back the girls and ensure their safe return home.

BBOG's Campaign

BBOG has been campaigning for the release of the Chibok girls since their abduction in 2014. The movement has organized protests, rallies, and social media campaigns to raise awareness of the girls' plight. BBOG has also met with government officials, international organizations, and celebrities to advocate for the girls' release.

In addition to its work on the Chibok girls' case, BBOG has also been working to raise awareness of the broader issue of violence against women and girls in Nigeria. The movement has organized campaigns against child marriage, rape, and other forms of gender-based violence.

Impact of BBOG

BBOG has had a significant impact on the issue of abduction and violence against women and girls in Nigeria. The movement has helped to raise awareness of the issue, and has put pressure on the Nigerian government to take action to address it.

BBOG has also been successful in securing the release of some of the Chibok girls. In 2016, 21 of the girls were released after negotiations between the Nigerian government and Boko Haram. In 2017, another 82 girls were released. However, over 100 of the girls are still missing.

Despite the challenges, BBOG continues to fight for the release of the remaining girls and for an end to violence against women and girls in Nigeria. The movement is a powerful example of the power of activism and the importance of standing up for what is right.

How to Get Involved

There are many ways to get involved with BBOG and support the movement's work. You can:

• Join a local BBOG chapter
• Attend protests and rallies
• Sign petitions
• Donate to the movement
• Spread the word about BBOG on social media

By getting involved, you can help to raise awareness of the issue of abduction and violence against women and girls, and help to bring about change.

BBOG is a powerful movement that is fighting to end abduction and violence against women and girls. The movement has had a significant impact on the issue, and has helped to raise awareness of the problem. BBOG is a testament to the power of activism and the importance of standing up for what is right.

If you are interested in getting involved in the movement, there are many ways to do so. You can join a local BBOG chapter, attend protests and rallies, sign petitions, donate to the movement, or spread the word about BBOG on social media. By getting involved, you can help to make a difference in the lives of women and girls around the world.

Bring Back Our Girls: The Untold Story of the Global Search for Nigeria's Missing Schoolgirls

by Joe Parkinson

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	39967 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	443 pages
X-Ray for textbooks	:	Enabled

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