Tag: #GenderEquality
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AFRICAN STAKEHOLDERS UNITE FOR URGENT CLIMATE ACTION AHEAD OF COP30
Ahead of the 2025 UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, African stakeholders have adopted a powerful seven-point communiqué calling for urgent, coordinated climate action that balances ambition with Africa’s development needs. The statement, released by the Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP), emphasizes the importance of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) as practical roadmaps…
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CONNECT AFRICA INITIATIVE TRAINS CSOs ON GBV PREVENTION AND WOMEN’S ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT IN KANO
Connect Africa Initiative (BCAI), an NGO, recently trained 20 civil society organisations in Kano State on gender-based violence (GBV) prevention advocacy and the adoption of Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) policy. The two-day training, held under the Women Against Violence, Empowered through Sustainability (WAVES) Phase II project and supported by the French Embassy, brought together CSO…
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CHINA REAFFIRMS STRONG UN PARTNERSHIP AS UNITED NATIONS MARKS 80 YEARS
China reaffirmed its firm partnership with the United Nations and underscored its commitment to global peace, stability, and shared development as the world body celebrated its 80th anniversary. In a new documentary titled “The UN at 80: China’s Perspective”, produced by China Global Television Network (CGTN), China recounted its vital contributions to global governance, peacekeeping,…
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BAYERO UNIVERSITY KANO AND WRAPA TEAM UP TO PROTECT WOMEN AND GIRLS’ RIGHTS
Bayero University Kano (BUK) is partnering with the Women’s Rights Advancement and Protection Alternative (WRAPA) to safeguard the rights of girls and women, announced Vice-Chancellor Prof. Haruna Musa during a Tuesday dialogue in Kano. The event, themed “Affirming the Contribution of Culture and Faith Institutions to the Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG)…
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UN WOMEN SOUNDS ALARM: FUNDING CUTS THREATEN EFFORTS TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS
A new UN Women report reveals that global aid cuts are forcing one in three frontline women’s organisations to suspend or shut down crucial programmes fighting violence against women and girls. Essential services like shelters, legal aid, and healthcare support have been scaled back or closed by over 40% of these groups. Nearly 80% of…
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NIGERIA’S DEFENCE HQ REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO GENDER EQUALITY IN SECURITY
At the UK-supported Gender Symposium in Abuja, Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters (DHQ) promised to push harder for gender equality and inclusivity in the security sector. The event marked the 25th anniversary of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security, highlighting how gender-sensitive security practices strengthen peace and trust. AVM Olusola Akinboyewa,…
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CHINA STRENGTHENS GLOBAL WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT WITH BOLD NEW INITIATIVES
The Consul General of China in Lagos, Yan Yuqing, has announced ambitious plans to boost global women’s empowerment through fresh initiatives and stronger international cooperation. Speaking at the Lagos Forum: Women’s Empowerment Dialogue, she highlighted China’s commitment to gender equality as a core policy, backed by President Xi Jinping’s pledge of $110 million over five…
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APC WOMEN’S GROUP URGES NATIONAL ASSEMBLY TO PASS RESERVED SEATS BILL FOR WOMEN
The National All Progressives Congress (APC) Women Advocacy Organisation (NAWA-ORG) is calling on the National Assembly to fast-track the Reserved Seats Bill, aiming to boost women’s representation in Nigeria’s political landscape. NAWA-ORG DG Amina Kundiri highlighted that the bill would create 37 additional Senate seats and 37 new House of Representatives seats exclusively for women,…
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INDIA BOOSTS GIRLS’ EMPOWERMENT IN NIGERIA WITH GIFT PACKS FOR DUTSE STUDENTS
Investing in girls today means a brighter tomorrow! The Indian High Commission celebrates the International Day of the Girl Child by empowering 2,000 girls at Government Girls Secondary School, Dutse. The High Commission, led by Ambassador Abhishek Singh, donated gift packs as part of global efforts to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment. Singh praised…
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GOVT COMMITS TO GIRL-CHILD EDUCATION AS NATIONAL PRIORITY
At the 2025 International Day of the Girl-Child in Abuja, the Federal Government reaffirmed its dedication to advancing quality education for girls, calling it key to national progress. Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, highlighted efforts like the National Policy on Gender in Basic Education, scholarships, school feeding programs, and safe learning spaces.…
