THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Thank you for writing.
Along with millions of people across the globe, Michelle and I are
outraged and heartbroken over the kidnapping of more than 200 Nigerian girls by
the terrorist group Boko Haram. No child should be forced to live in fear
for getting an education and pursuing her dreams.
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| President Barack Obama |
Like people
everywhere, Nigerians deserve to be free from violence and from terror.
The United States will not forget the people of Nigeria during this
difficult time. At my direction, and in coordination with our
international partners, our Government is providing extensive assistance to
help find these girls and bring them home to their families. Sadly, this
is not an isolated act of terror, and we stand with the Nigerian people in
their ongoing struggle against violent extremism.
As the Nigerian
government works to root out Boko Haram and associated groups, we will keep
providing assistance to help them develop a comprehensive approach to handling
the threats posed by these groups. And we will continue aiding Nigeria as
it dismantles these networks of terror and takes meaningful, effective actions
to create a future safe from the horrors we see today. Combating
terrorism means protecting civilians and ensuring respect for human rights—not
only in Nigeria, but around the world.
The United States
is committed to doing its part to help prevent mass atrocities, protect basic
human rights, and promote opportunity for all. We do so in partnership
with other governments, the United Nations, and with religious institutions,
unions, and civil organizations both at home and abroad. Using every
available tool, we will keep working to resolve the root causes of conflict,
build lasting institutions, and train the peacekeepers, police, and soldiers
who protect those in danger.
More broadly,
promoting peace and prosperity means securing equal rights and opportunity for
women and girls. When women succeed, nations are safer, more secure, and
more prosperous. We will continue empowering women and girls everywhere
to pursue the education that is their birthright, and to participate fully in
their societies.
Thank you, again, for
your message. In these Nigerian girls, many of us see our own daughters.
Their courage pushes us to fight to ensure all children have the
opportunities they deserve and the chance to reach their fullest potential.
Sincerely,
Barack Obama
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