Tag: #UNNigeria
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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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UN URGES NIGERIA TO FULLY IMPLEMENT DISABILITY ACT FOR INCLUSION
UN calls for bold action to protect rights and dignity of 35 million Nigerians with disabilities. At a stakeholder meeting in Abuja, UN Coordinator Muhamed Fall stressed the need to move from law to action on Nigeria’s Disability Act, aligning with UN disability rights frameworks. Despite some progress, more effort is needed to remove barriers…
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GAMBARI: DEATHS IN ARMED CONFLICTS SURGE TO 400,000 IN TWO DECADES
Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, Nigeria’s former UN ambassador and ex-Chief of Staff, says global deaths from armed conflicts soared from 50,000 to 400,000 between 2004 and 2024, with 56 ongoing conflicts—the highest level since WWII. He insists that peace depends on good governance, justice, and inclusive societies, not just military might. At the Naval Warfare Course…
