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Odumakin was born in [[Zaria]], [[Kaduna]] on 4 July 1966 and grew up in a [[Roman Catholic]] household.<ref name=Vanguard>{{cite news|title=17 times in detention, Joe Okei-Odumakin opens up: I met my husband in prison|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/04/17-times-in-detention-joe-okei-odumakin-opens-up-i-met-my-husband-in-prison/|accessdate=9 February 2014|newspaper=Vanguard|date=April 13, 2013|author=Dapo Akinrefon|author2=Charles Kumolo}}</ref> She received a bachelor's degree in English Education in 1987, followed by a master's in Guidance and Counseling and doctorate in History and Policy of Education from the [[University of Ilorin]]. She has frequently been arrested for her activism, especially during the military rule of [[Ibrahim Babangida]], and she met her future husband, [[Yinka Odumakin]], while in prison.<ref name=Vanguard/> |
Odumakin was born in [[Zaria]], [[Kaduna]] on 4 July 1966 and grew up in a [[Roman Catholic]] household.<ref name=Vanguard>{{cite news|title=17 times in detention, Joe Okei-Odumakin opens up: I met my husband in prison|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/04/17-times-in-detention-joe-okei-odumakin-opens-up-i-met-my-husband-in-prison/|accessdate=9 February 2014|newspaper=Vanguard|date=April 13, 2013|author=Dapo Akinrefon|author2=Charles Kumolo}}</ref> She received a bachelor's degree in English Education in 1987, followed by a master's in Guidance and Counseling and doctorate in History and Policy of Education from the [[University of Ilorin]]. She has frequently been arrested for her activism, especially during the military rule of [[Ibrahim Babangida]], and she met her future husband, [[Yinka Odumakin]], while in prison.<ref name=Vanguard/> |
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She was involved with over 2,000 cases where a woman's rights had been disregarded. The cases included |
She was involved with over 2,000 cases where a woman's rights had been disregarded. The cases included extrajudicial killings of women or their husbands by the police. The rights of their children were also ignored by the Nigerian school or even hospital authorities.<ref name=award>[http://www.bellanaija.com/2013/03/a-courageous-woman-nigerian-human-rights-activist-josephine-odumakin-honoured-with-the-2013-united-state-secretary-of-states-international-woman-of-courage-award/ Woman of Courage Award], 11 March 2013, Retrieved 3 February 2016</ref> |
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In 2013, Odumakin was presented an [[International Women of Courage Award]] from the United States [[United States Department of State|Department of State]].<ref name=IWOC>{{cite web|title=2013 International Women of Courage Award Winners|url=http://www.state.gov/s/gwi/programs/iwoc/2013/bio/|publisher=U.S. Department of State|accessdate=9 February 2014}}</ref> The award was made by [[Michelle Obama]] and [[John Kerry]] at the US State Department's Dean Acheson Auditorium in celebration of [[International Women's Day]].<ref name=award/> |
In 2013, Odumakin was presented an [[International Women of Courage Award]] from the United States [[United States Department of State|Department of State]].<ref name=IWOC>{{cite web|title=2013 International Women of Courage Award Winners|url=http://www.state.gov/s/gwi/programs/iwoc/2013/bio/|publisher=U.S. Department of State|accessdate=9 February 2014}}</ref> The award was made by [[Michelle Obama]] and [[John Kerry]] at the US State Department's Dean Acheson Auditorium in celebration of [[International Women's Day]].<ref name=award/> |
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Josephine Obiajulu Odumakin | |
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| Born | July 4, 1966 Zaria, Kaduna, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation | Women's rights activist |
Josephine "Joe" Obiajulu Okei-Odumakin is a Nigerian women's rights activist. She is the president of the rights groups Women Arise for Change Initiative and the Campaign for Democracy.
Life
Odumakin was born in Zaria, Kaduna on 4 July 1966 and grew up in a Roman Catholic household.[1] She received a bachelor's degree in English Education in 1987, followed by a master's in Guidance and Counseling and doctorate in History and Policy of Education from the University of Ilorin. She has frequently been arrested for her activism, especially during the military rule of Ibrahim Babangida, and she met her future husband, Yinka Odumakin, while in prison.[1]
She was involved with over 2,000 cases where a woman's rights had been disregarded. The cases included extrajudicial killings of women or their husbands by the police. The rights of their children were also ignored by the Nigerian school or even hospital authorities.[2]
In 2013, Odumakin was presented an International Women of Courage Award from the United States Department of State.[3] The award was made by Michelle Obama and John Kerry at the US State Department's Dean Acheson Auditorium in celebration of International Women's Day.[2]
References
- ^ a b Dapo Akinrefon; Charles Kumolo (April 13, 2013). "17 times in detention, Joe Okei-Odumakin opens up: I met my husband in prison". Vanguard. Retrieved 9 February 2014.
- ^ a b Woman of Courage Award, 11 March 2013, Retrieved 3 February 2016
- ^ "2013 International Women of Courage Award Winners". U.S. Department of State. Retrieved 9 February 2014.