We are holding a fundraising event for Olayinka's campaign, in order to raise funds and awareness for her campaign. Olayinka is a 17 year old girl, who is at serious risk of Female Genital Mutilation if she and her family are returned to Nigeria. Olayinka, her mother and two brothers came to the UK to seek asylum in 2009, and continue to fight for their protection. Olayinka's paternal family became particularly insistent that she undergo the procedure following the death of her father, and believe that "bad things" will continue to happen to their family if she resists. Olayinka made an attempt on her life last August, as she would rather die than undergo the procedure that killed sister in 1992 aged 8. We must keep Olayinka and her family in the UK!
Please come and show your support!
Saturday 18th January 2014
Manchester Bridge Club,
30 Palatine Road,
Withington,
M20 3JJ
4pm-7.30pm, £5 entry fee and donations welcome.
Parking, wheelchair access with available ramp, bar, buses, nearest Metrolink WEST DIDSBURY (corner Lapwing Lane/Palatine Road)
Entertainment from a variety of musicians, including Manchester Community Choir and a raffle for various prizes including a TV!
If you can, please bring vegetarian/vegan food (label if with nuts)
Hope to see you all there!
Abiola (Olayinka's mother), Ciara (Olayinka's RAPAR Caseworker) and Ruth (Family friend and event organizer)