"When you grow up in a place where a woman's voice is not even valid, everything reinforces that idea that we're not good enough."
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Lola Omolola
Lola Omolola (born August 1, 1976) is a Nigerian former journalist who founded the Female IN (FIN) group on Facebook. Lola is the first Nigerian woman who created a place where other women can share their untold stories regarding their sexual abuses, and other challenges they are facing. She was featured in the 2018 Facebook F8 Conference.
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