Tag: #GenderEquality
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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…
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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,…
