Lawyers From Togo

"It is a very good thing that parents have recognized that both boys and girls deserve the same chance at formal education."

"I like to think of stairs, if I may. Stairs because we have climbed a few steps, but a lot more steps remain to be climbed on the way up to the top."

"When a girl reaches school age, will her family be able to afford to send her to school—and keep her there? Or will they keep her home to do chores, while her brothers learn?"

"There cannot be an alternative to access to education or knowledge."

"Getting girls into a classroom is not enough in itself; girls have to be able to stay in school and get proper education once enrolled"

"And when the now young lady is thinking of entering the workforce, will she have access to skills training—including digital skills? Or science, technology, engineering and math-based skills? Or will she be left out of these opportunities because of her gender?"

"It is up to the Togolese woman, in particular and African in general, to lead the fight for the respect of her rights and for her emancipation."

"The African woman must arm herself to defend her rights when they are flouted."