Dr. Sandra Duru wrote the President of the United States, Barack Obama following her inability to attend The United State Of Women Summit held at The White House in Washington DC on 14th June 2016 due to the birth of her son Dikesinachi.
The US President in reply to Dr Sandra wrote back a letter where he expressed the willingness and commitment of his administration to work with Agencie and Organisatios across the globe to ensure that no child or woman lived in fear.
Barack Obama’s letter to Dr Sandra Duru reads below:
From: The White House
Date:14/06/2016 15:24 (GMT-05:00)IMG-20150729-WA003
To: [email protected]
Subject: Response to Your Message
Thank you for writing. Like people everywhere, Nigerians deserve to be free from violence and terror. The United States will not forget the people of Nigeria during this difficult time.
As the Nigerian government works to root out the terrorist group Boko Haram and other associated groups, we will keep providing assistance to help develop a comprehensive approach to handling the threats they pose. And we will continue aiding Nigeria as it dismantles these networks of terror and takes meaningful, effective actions to create a future safe from the horrors we see today. Combating terrorism means protecting civilians and ensuring respect for human rights—not only in Nigeria, but also around the world.
Along with millions of people across the globe, Michelle and I remain outraged and heartbroken over the kidnapping of hundreds of Nigerian women and girls by Boko Haram, including the more than 200 Chibok girls abducted from their school. No child should be forced to live in fear for getting an education and pursuing her dreams. At my direction, and in coordination with our international partners, our Government continues to support Nigerian‑led efforts to help find those kidnapped by Boko Haram, bring them home to their families, and get them the services they need. Sadly, this was not an isolated act of terror, and we stand with the Nigerian people in their ongoing struggle against violent extremism.
The United States is committed to doing its part to help prevent mass atrocities, protect human rights, and promote opportunity for all. We do so in partnership with other governments, the United Nations, and with religious institutions, unions, and civil society organizations both at home and abroad. We will keep working to resolve the root causes of conflict, build lasting institutions, and train the peacekeepers, police, and soldiers who protect those in danger.
More broadly, promoting peace and prosperity means securing equal rights and opportunity for women and girls. When women succeed, nations are safer, more secure, and more prosperous. We will keep empowering women and girls everywhere to pursue the education that is their birthright, and to participate fully in their societies.
Thank you, again, for your message.
Sincerely,
Barack Obama
