Tag: #UNFPA
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FG ACCELERATING EFFORTS TO UNLOCK GREEN FINANCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
The Federal Government is accelerating efforts to attract private and international capital to unlock green finance opportunities for environmental sustainability. Malam Balarabe Lawal, the Minister of Environment said this on Thursday June 18 in Abuja during the 2026 Nigeria Environmental Summit (NESt). Lawal, who was represented by Dr Salihu Usman, the Permanent Secretary in the…
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4.5M GIRLS AT RISK OF FGM IN 2026 – UNFPA SOUNDS ALARM
Millions of girls face a hidden threat—UNFPA calls for urgent action. The UN Population Fund (UNFPA) warns that 4.5 million girls worldwide are at risk of female genital mutilation (FGM) this year, adding to the 230 million women and girls already affected globally. FGM—altering or injuring female genitalia for non-medical reasons—is a human rights violation…
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CLTC AND UNFPA GEAR UP TRAINERS TO FIGHT GBV AND BOOST REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
When it comes to tackling Gender-based Violence and Sexual Health challenges, knowledge is power—and these officers are powering up!Leaders and key officers from the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre gathered on Tuesday in Abuja for a hands-on capacity building workshop on Gender-based Violence (GBV) and Sexual and Reproductive Health. Organized in partnership with UNFPA, the…
