Tag: #AffirmativeAction
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ENUGU WOMEN PUSH FOR POLITICAL INCLUSION AND EQUALITY
Women groups in Enugu State are calling for greater inclusion and equal opportunities in politics, stressing that achieving gender balance is key to stronger governance. Marking International Women’s Day 2026, the groups highlighted that women remain underrepresented, with only *2 out of 24 members in the state assembly being women, far below the UN-recommended 35%…
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VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN POLITICS UNDERMINES NIGERIA’S DEMOCRACY — ARDA BOSS
Women face widespread violence and stereotypes in Nigerian politics, blocking their representation and impacting governance. Mrs. Adebisi Adetunji, Executive Director of ARDA, warned at the AWPP Project that 60% of women politicians have suffered violence or harassment, deterring participation and perpetuating a male-dominated political system. Patriarchal norms and harsh stereotypes limit women’s leadership roles and…
