Igbo Women Group Inaugurates Centre For Abused Women
The United Umuada Igbo Club International (UUICI), a non-profit organisation, has pledged continued empowerment of women and upliftment of communities with a view to preserving the dignity of women.
UUICI made the commitment during its 2026 Summit held at the All Saints Cathedral, Onitsha on Friday.
The summit was themed “Embracing The Dignity of Igbo Women”.
Some of the highlights were Orange Day, the post-UN 16-day Activism on Violence against Women, inauguration of the “Makua Umuagbogho Project and the inauguration of the proposed UUICI Centre for Abused Women.
Chief (Mrs) Loveth Ebosie, Visionary Leader, Global Founder/Patron, and Executive President of the UUICI, said the event started on Thursday with the distribution of over 40,000 sanitary pads, sponsored by a member.
Ate said Orange Day, a global call to action against abuse was inaugurated in 2022 and that they were taking the vision further with the unveiling of the centre for women support to provide support for survivors of domestic violence.
“We celebrated our 10 year anniversary on May 12, 2025. Our purpose is to build a global network where women thrive through education, advocacy, and cultural pride.
“We have made great strides, yet challenges persist, the rise of domestic violence remains one of the most urgent battles we face today.
“As part of the celebration of our 10-year anniversary, we launched our book, which tells the history of UUICI and we are also launching Makua Umuagbogho to teach the younger generation the right things and to have dignity,” she said.
Mrs Anthonia Ugokwe, Chairman of the convention commended the initiatives to propagate the recognition of women’s supportive roles in society.
Ugokwe who donated N1million towards the project said they were partnering with the ministry of Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare.
In her part, Mrs Ify Obinabo, the Commissioner for Women Affairs said the theme of the event was apt, particularly as it concerned young people who had abandoned the culture and traditions to embrace the ills of society.
She urged the families to acknowledge and respect the women, especially the widows, instead of helping to fuel abuses against them, having lost their husbands.
Obinabo also enjoined the women to respect and give regard to their husbands, for the sake of their children and society, to acknowledge the roles the males play in families.
Lady Caroline Onyeziligbo, Coordinator of UUICI Nigeria, said that Igbo women and girls have historically played vital roles in family, community, and cultural life, serving as custodians of tradition, educators, entrepreneurs, and advocates for justice.
“Yet, systemic challenges such as gender inequality, cultural misinterpretations, and limited access to education and leadership opportunities often diminish their contributions.
“Embracing the dignity of Igbo women and girls seeks to restore, affirm, and elevate their dignity, creating a society where they are recognized, respected, and empowered as equal partners in cultural heritage, education, leadership, and tradition,” she said.
