Tag: #GenderEquality
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AFDB, NIGERIA, UN WOMEN INAUGURATE GENDER EQUALITY ROADMAP TO 2030
The African Development Bank (AfDB), Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and UN Women Nigeria have inaugurated the Nigeria Gender Profile and Roadmap to Equality 2030, a framework that advances a clear pathway for gender equality and inclusive growth in Nigeria. In statement issued on the bank’s website on Wednesday July 8, the Minister of Women…
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NIGERIA EYES UN SECURITY COUNCIL SEAT AFTER WINNING KEY UN ELECTION
Nigeria has set its sights on securing a seat on the United Nations Security Council next year following another diplomatic success at the global body. Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, made the declaration after Nigeria’s candidate, Esther Eghobamien-Mshelia, won re-election to the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women…
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AUSTRALIA NAMES FIRST FEMALE ARMY CHIEF IN HISTORIC SHAKE-UP
Breaking ranks and glass ceilings — Australia’s army is getting its first-ever female leader. Australia has made history by appointing Susan Coyle as its first female Chief of Army — a landmark move in the 125-year history of the Australian Army. But this isn’t just about a title — it’s about timing and transformation. Coyle,…
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MEDIA URGED TO PUSH 12-YEAR BASIC EDUCATION FOR GIRLS
Advocates say extending Universal Basic Education to 12 years could curb early marriage and boost opportunities for young girls. The Participatory Communication for Gender Development Initiative has called on media professionals to champion a 12-year basic education policy in Nigeria. The appeal was made by Programme Director Ummi Bukar during a two-day workshop for journalists…
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PLAN INTERNATIONAL CALLS FOR GENDER-INCLUSIVE NATIONAL BUDGET TO BOOST WOMEN AND GIRLS
Advocates are pushing for a shift in how Nigeria spends its money—saying the national budget must directly reflect the needs of women and girls. Plan International Nigeria has called for a gender-inclusive national budget that prioritises the wellbeing, empowerment, and opportunities of women and girls across the country. Speaking at a roundtable in Abuja to…
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WOMEN GROUPS PUSH FOR SPECIAL SEATS BILL TO BOOST GENDER REPRESENTATION
Women leaders in Lagos are stepping up nationwide advocacy, calling on lawmakers to fast-track a bill they say will fix long-standing gender imbalance in politics. A coalition of women groups in Lagos has renewed calls for the passage of the Special Seats for Women Bill, urging the National Assembly to create more opportunities for women…
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OZORO FESTIVAL SPARKS CALL FOR CULTURAL AUDIT
Following troubling reports from Delta’s Ozoro Festival, activists are urging a national review of traditions that humiliate and discriminate against women. The Gender Mobile Initiative (GMI) has called for an urgent audit of cultural practices after videos from the Ozoro Festival showed acts that publicly shame women, particularly those perceived as infertile. Team Lead Omowunmi…
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WATER & WOMEN: UN CHIEF URGES ACTION FOR GLOBAL EQUALITY
From health to education, access to clean water is shaping the future of women—and the UN wants faster action now. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is calling on women worldwide to lead efforts in accelerating progress on water and sanitation, stressing their key role in driving equality. In his message marking World Water Day, Guterres highlighted…
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FIFA MAKES HISTORY WITH NEW RULES TO BOOST FEMALE COACHING IN WOMEN’S FOOTBALL
FIFA is tightening its push for gender balance in football leadership, introducing new rules that will require every women’s team to include female coaches on their technical staff. The FIFA has announced that all teams competing in its women’s tournaments must now include at least one female head or assistant coach, in a major move…
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SOCA FOUNDATION EMPOWERS FCT WOMEN WITH SKILLS, STARTER PACKS TO BOOST LIVELIHOODS
From soap-making to financial literacy, over 150 women in Abuja communities are getting the tools to turn survival into small business success. The Somalisa Okocha Care Foundation (SOCA) has empowered no fewer than 150 indigent women in the FCT with entrepreneurial skills, starter packs, and basic support items to help them build sustainable sources of…
