the American University of Nigeria (AUN) today announced the launch of #EducateOurGirls campaign to provide full scholarship to the young Nigerian girls who escaped from boko haram after been kidnapped by the deadly group.
The world was shocked when so many innocent girls were kidnapped for wanting an education, and we are all angry that so many are still in captivity, "said Dr. Margee ensign, President of AUN. "Today, we are proud to announce the #EducateOurGirls campaign that will provide scholarships for the kidnapped girls who have escapes. we are asking the citizens of the world to put their money where their hash-tags are and tangibly express their support for education and for protection of the human rights of these girls".
Previously on the 15th April 2014, Boko Haram kidnapped not less than 278 female students from the town of chibok in borno state of Nigeria and about 58of the girls escaped. To ensure their continued education, AUN has raised funds to provide scholarships to 11 students who will begin their studies in AUN.
Friday, 5 September 2014
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