AMECEA has condemned the kidnapping of over 200 Nigerian school girls a month ago and added a voice to that of the world in calling for their release unconditionally.
A statement issued by AMECEA Justice and Peace Desk on 22 May 2014 stated that it is unbecoming to hear that Girls are denied their right to education in this 21stcentury when the world in speaking of Digital Generation. “It is sad and heart breaking to imagine that these girls who are supposed to be studying and shape their future and that of their country have been denied their Education which is their basic human right,” read the statement.
The statement also added that “Denying somebody of their fundamental right of education is not just a crime before the law of any country but a sin before God. In a very strong way we condemn all the acts of terrorism going on in Nigeria and hope that those behind them will face the full force of the law.”
“The anguish and the torture of parents and the family of the girls who wake up every day for over a month, not knowing what is happening to their children is untold. We, however, urge them to be calm and patient as the countries joins efforts to search and rescue the girls.AMECEA pray that the guiding star which led the Magi to where the baby Jesus was lead those who are undertaking the search mission to where they are and take them home safely,” read the statement.
From Malawi Conference; the National Education Commission of Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) issued a statement saying: “As part of the Global Faiths Coalition for Education (GFC Education), the National Education Commission of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi condemns the attack on girls’ education in northern Nigeria. We believe that education is a fundamental right, and pledge to support efforts to end injustices against children, including forced marriage and discrimination against girls. We pledge to work collaboratively with the faiths community, governments, and NGOs to achieve education for all.”
Boko Haram abducted more than 200 girls last month from a school in northern Nigeria on ground that girls children are supposed to be in school studying. Officials have speculated that the militants may have transported them to neighboring countries: Chad or Cameroon, but it's not yet clear where the girls are still in the country or whether they've left.