Nollywood actress Stephanie Okere-Linus, in partnership with
international medical humanitarian organisation Doctors Without Borders
(MSF), is currently in Italy, to advocate for victims of human
trafficking.
This is coming in the wake of the increased rate of human trafficking
being experienced by Nigerians trying to migrate to Europe via Libya.
Aside from advocating against the heinous human rights violations,
Okere-Linus, also a film director and model, is also giving her support
to those rescued.
According to a statement from Okere-Linus, her mission in Italy will
include a visit to the rescue ship “Aquarius” to witness their
activities and operations.
She will have meetings with some women; participate in rehabilitation
exercises for the rescued women, media parleys and stakeholder meetings
with the aim of alleviating their sufferings and preventing more girls
and women from falling prey.
Okere-Linus has received several awards and nominations for her work
as an actress, including the 2003 Reel Award for Best Actress, the 2006
Afro Hollywood Award for Best Actress and Three nominations for Best
Actress in leading role at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2005, 2009
and 2010.
She was the runner-up for the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria beauty Pageant 2002.
