Category: women
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WAPA URGES ACTION TO PROTECT, EMPOWER WOMEN, GIRLS
As the world marks International Women’s Day 2026, the Lagos State Government is calling for stronger and deliberate actions to safeguard the rights of women and girls. Lagos State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Bolaji Dada, said the 2026 theme, “Rights. Justice. Action. For All Women and Girls,” highlights the urgent need to…
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WOMEN HAVE ONLY 64% OF MEN’S LEGAL RIGHTS GLOBALLY — UN REPORT
Despite decades of progress, women around the world still enjoy only about 64 percent of the legal rights available to men, according to a new United Nations report. The report, titled “Ensuring and Strengthening Access to Justice for All Women and Girls,” warns that gender equality under the law remains out of reach globally, with…
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IWD 2026: GLOHWOC URGES ACTION TO EMPOWER WOMEN, GIRLS
As the world celebrates International Women’s Day 2026, the Global Hope for Women and Children Foundation (GLOHWOC) is calling for stronger investment in women and girls under the theme “Give To Gain.” The organisation says meaningful progress in society happens when governments, communities, and institutions invest in education, protection, leadership opportunities, and economic empowerment for…
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IWD 2026: MAKANJUOLA URGES WOMEN TO LIFT EACH OTHER UP
As the world marks International Women’s Day 2026, veteran broadcaster Moji Makanjuola is calling on women everywhere to support and uplift one another for lasting progress. In a goodwill message to commemorate the global celebration on March 8, Makanjuola — Founder and Executive Director of the International Society of Media in Public Health — encouraged…
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CHINA, NIGERIA BOOST WOMEN EMPOWERMENT PARTNERSHIP AT LANTERN FESTIVAL
China and Nigeria have renewed their commitment to strengthening women’s empowerment and cultural ties, marking the pledge during Lantern Festival celebrations and the China-Nigeria Women’s Carnival in Abuja. The event, hosted by the Chinese Embassy and China Cultural Center, spotlighted women as drivers of national growth and cultural diplomacy. Cultural Counsellor Yang Jianxing described women…
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NGO WARNS AGAINST OUT-OF-COURT SETTLEMENTS IN RAPE CASES
Survivors urged to seek justice, not hush money. The Initiative to Resist Institutional Slavery and Exploitation (IRISE) has urged rape and sexual violence survivors to avoid out-of-court settlements, stressing that legal action ensures justice and deters offenders. The advice came during a two-day training in Lagos for journalists on rights-based, evidence-driven reporting in Sexual and…
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NYSC MEMBER GIVES FREE DELIVERY KITS TO 80 PREGNANT WOMEN IN KATSINA
A corps member turned compassion into action—helping vulnerable pregnant women avoid preventable childbirth tragedies. Latifat Yusuf-Bola, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member serving in Katsina State, has distributed free delivery and baby care kits to about 80 underprivileged pregnant women. The gesture was part of her Community Development Service (CDS) project and took place…
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GLOBACOM TEAMS UP WITH NCWS TO SAFEGUARD CHILDREN ONLINE
New initiative aims to keep Nigerian kids safe on the internet while learning. Globacom has joined forces with the National Council for Women Societies to scale its “Safe SIM Programme,” a tech-driven initiative that protects children from harmful online content. The programme uses a specially configured SIM card for phones and tablets that blocks inappropriate…
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RESERVED SEATS FOR WOMEN GAINS MOMENTUM WITH REMI TINUBU’S BACKING
North-West campaign intensifies as bill to boost women’s representation gathers high-level endorsements. The Reserved Seats for Women Campaign is picking up steam nationwide, following endorsements from Nigeria’s First Lady, Remi Tinubu, and other key political stakeholders. North-West Coordinator, Amb. Aisha Yau, says the support base has widened significantly, thanks to aggressive mobilisation and door-to-door advocacy…
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UK EMPOWERS KATSINA WOMEN THROUGH PEACE & SECURITY TRAINING
New initiative aims to turn policy into real impact for women and communities. The UK Government, through its Women, Peace and Security (WPS) programme, is boosting women’s capacity in Katsina State. The two-day training, implemented by Gender Awareness Trust and Tetra Tech International Development and supported by SPRiNG, brought together government officials, security agencies, civil…
