Maryam

What does life as a woman or girl look like in your country/city/town/village? Any issues/challenges/milestones?

Being a girl in Nigeria is very challenging. You get blamed for being raped, sexually harassed or molested. You must be good almost at everything. Chores and kitchen duties must be done by you alone. The clothes you wear define who you are. As a girl, everyone believes your social life should be limited.

What would you like the world to know about YOU? What life experience, challenge or achievement do you want to share?

I don't get to walk freely, wear what I like. I'm not afraid to say this - I was close to being molested. Even if I don't wear anything and show less skin, the opposite sex would always go crazy over anything in a skirt.