Girls or Boys...

Who has more rights?

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On the first day of school, a boy touched Tomiwa’s buttocks. It wasn’t the first time it happened. But it was time to say ‘no more!’ to boys at school disrespecting her, or any other girl. This time she was not going to let it go. It was time to put an end to this act - she did.

Here’s how she did it:

Know your rights
Tomiwa knew this behaviour wasn’t right. Girls have the right to have their bodies and space respected. Girls also have just as much of a right to enjoy their education as boys. She knew all these and so she was no longer going to accept the response ‘boys will be boys’.


Raise awareness and report
Tomiwa gathered stories of girls in her class and her school. She was surprised at how many girls shared her experience. They were just as angry that boys were not been punished. She shared these stories with her parents, who shared it with other parents until it was raised with the school.


Speak Up
People will tell you not to speak up. If something/someone makes you uncomfortable, or disrespects your rights, speak up. It’s the best thing to do. Like Tomiwa, you can always talk to people you trust. Your big sister, parents, a teacher or your friends. Listen to the voices of people who love you and can help you.


Own your power
Know that you have the power to change things. Never let people make you believe that being a girl is somehow less than being a boy. Every day, around the world, young girls and women are re-making their communities. Even small act of bravery, can have a huge impact.


By speaking up and sharing the voices of other girls, Tomiwa was able to get her school to introduce stricter punishments for boys who harass girls.

Next time someone tries to tell you ‘boys will be boys’, know you have the right to raise your voice. You don’t need to take it on like Tomiwa, but you can always keep an eye out for other girls who share your experiences. There is strength in numbers and together your voices can rise into a roar.

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Some boyz can really be crazy at times most especially when they are in groups they try to take advantage of we females.they consider females as being weak they dont know females rule.we actually are their mothers so that respect is needed and very essential.actually itz high time we all fight for our rights.and note we girls you handle carelessly end up being your wives.so give respect the way you will respect your mum."NINE MONTHS IS'NT EASY!!!

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yes ooo ,they should learn how to respect females. hiii

yes oooooo

good morning ,king and Queen

Thank u oo we need dat respect

Yep,we girls must fight 4 our right from d bad behavior of boyz.

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yes oo we must strike back

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you girls are even superior in bad behavior

March 20, 2022, 7:55 p.m.

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huuunn ,a girl doesn't behave bad if a guy hasn't done something wrong.

Wat do u mean by that.

I means when a girl behaves badly to a boy , it means she is try to retaliate ,. for example a guy slap a girl just for bulling sake ,do you think she will not want to make a tit for tat .

Why will you say that strong woman

I said that because guys needs to learn lesson,they don't have respect for us and we need to teach them how to. It our lives not theirs so they do have any right on us

I am strong woman 😏

Yeah thanks for making me to know that i have my right as a girl i thought of doin that but i was too scare

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Hi

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Hello!!!!

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Hello

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hiiii

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Hi Boyka.

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Hi

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Hello smart!!!

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A male friend of mine once told me that girls have no say cause we are weak

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But I don't think so

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YES BUT I SWALOW THE PAINS AND TURN OFF THE ISSUE AS A RESULT OF MATE.

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YES YHST RIGHT

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boys

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Hi big sist,Am new here , hope am welcomed

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Hey Springster! You're welcome. We hope you like the stories. Feel free to invite your friends here.

Hello No, Yes.you are welcome

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YEA , BUT I MADE HIM TO UNDERSTAND THAT WE GIRLS ARE NOT TOYS THAT THEY CAN PRESS ANY HOW.WE HAVE RIGHT TO OUR BODY.

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Plz o me and my girlfriend had a little augment this morning nd she became angry,she has block me of Facebook nd also busy my call plzzzz i need help i really need her back

March 20, 2022, 7:53 p.m.

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Hey Humble! Thanks for the comment. We are so sorry about what you are going through. We advise that you apologize to her and make her understand that you are sorry. Call and text her. We hope this helps

It is right for a boy to touch a girls bom bom

March 20, 2022, 7:53 p.m.

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Hey Orumeokolokg! Thanks for the comment. Without her permission? No, it is not right to do that. That is an assault on the girl. We hope this helps