Tag: #GenderEquality
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STEM EDUCATION FOR GIRLS CRUCIAL TO CLOSING GENDER GAP—UNILORIN PROFESSOR URGES
Professor Deborah Adekeye of the University of Ilorin is calling on the federal government to boost support for girls’ education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) as a key way to expand opportunities for Nigerian girls. Speaking during the university’s 293rd inaugural lecture titled “Breaking the Glass Ceiling for African Women: Insight from Gender…
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LUTH DIRECTOR URGES PARENTS: TREAT BOYS & GIRLS EQUALLY TO CRUSH GBV AT ITS ROOTS
Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) Social Services Director Ms Titilayo Tade, speaking at Inner Wheel District 911’s 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (Nov 25-Dec 10), slammed families favoring boys—loading them with entitlement while girls slave over chores—as the core driver of GBV, demanding equal treatment to instill respect and morals from home. Tade…
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UN URGES ACTION AGAINST DIGITAL VIOLENCE TARGETING WOMEN AND GIRLS IN NIGERIA
Mohamed Fall, United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, called for united efforts to end all forms of gender-based violence (GBV), including the rising threat of digital abuse. Speaking at the UN House in Abuja during the launch of the 16 Days of Activism Against GBV, Fall emphasized the evolving nature of violence against…
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UK, SWITZERLAND TEAM UP TO PUSH FOR MORE WOMEN IN NIGERIAN GOVERNANCE
Voices from the United Kingdom and Switzerland came together on Monday, urging Nigeria to boost women’s representation in government. At the 2025 Law Week of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA Nigeria), Abuja branch, their message was clear: Nigerian women bring valuable perspectives that the country can’t afford to miss. The event, themed “Advancing…
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NIGERIA’S NSCDC ADVOCATES FOR GREATER PROTECTION OF FEMALE JOURNALISTS
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has announced proactive measures to prioritize the safety of female journalists across Nigeria. During a key workshop in Uganda focused on “Monitoring and Reporting on the Safety of Journalists in Africa with a Focus on Gender,” NSCDC’s FCT Commandant, Olusola Odumosu, outlined plans to enhance protective mechanisms…
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GBV SPIKE IN ANAMBRA: LACK OF DATA AND SHELTERS FUEL CRISIS — GPSDC
The Gender Perspective and Social Development Centre (GPSDC) highlights the alarming rise in Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Anambra, blaming insufficient data and inadequate shelters for survivors as major factors driving the crisis. Executive Director Mrs. Eucharia Anekwe emphasized this during a training launch in Awka focused on empowering Christian women and cultural leaders against GBV.…
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NIGERIA PASSES TOUGH NEW LAW: 14 YEARS JAIL FOR SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN SCHOOLS
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has hailed the passage of a groundbreaking law that prescribes a 14-year jail term for sexual harassment in educational institutions, marking a major step toward protecting students’ rights and dignity. Mr. Sani-Saidu Muhammad, Programme Officer of the Male Feminist Network Project, praised the law as a strong…
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FIDA URGES RELIGIOUS LEADERS TO END MISUSE OF RELIGION FOR GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria has called on religious leaders to stop distorting sacred texts to justify gender-based violence (GBV) against women. At the second annual dialogue on GBV prevention held in Lagos, FIDA’s Country Vice President Mrs. Eliana Martins highlighted how misinterpretations reinforce patriarchy and normalize violence within homes. Supported by…
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WOMEN JOURNALISTS: CHANGE MAKERS AND NARRATORS OF TRUTH – MOJI MAKANJUOLA
Chief Moji Makanjuola, veteran broadcast journalist and Executive Director of the International Society of Media in Public Health (ISMPH), has issued a powerful call for support of women-led journalism projects. During her presentation titled “Changing the Narrative: Women Empowering Women in Media” in Abuja, she highlighted the persistent underrepresentation and stereotyping of women in media…
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WOMEN IN MARITIME: KEY TO UNLOCKING NIGERIA’S BLUE ECONOMY POTENTIAL
Experts in Nigeria’s maritime and energy sectors stress that boosting women’s participation in the ocean economy is critical for harnessing the blue economy’s vast potential. Mrs. Nneka Obianyor of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) highlighted that while the global ocean economy generates over $2.5 trillion annually and drives trade and innovation, women…
