Sixteen women human rights defenders, including women with disabilities, have received training on digital safety and social media security as concerns grow over the risks facing women who use online platforms for…
The House of Representatives has directed relevant committees to review existing interventions against child marriage in Nigeria and recommend legislative and budgetary measures to strengthen the protection of girls within four weeks.…
…UNICEF cites regional disparities, says nearly one in two young women in North-East, North-West married before 18 The Federal Government has called for urgent, coordinated action and sustained funding to end child…
…Smart Parenting Initiative canvass stronger policies, safe spaces as students demand protection from harassment Parents, schools and government have been urged to prioritise children’s mental health, strengthen anti-bullying policies and expand access…
…Call for accessible public buildings, greater political participation The Director-General of the Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development (MBNCWD), Dr Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi, has called for practical measures to remove barriers to…
…Commission earmarks ₦2bn to support vulnerable pupils The distribution of two million packs of sanitary towels to girls in public basic education schools nationwide has renewed attention on the need to address…
Resource provides contacts of coordinators across 36 states, FCT The difficulty of identifying where to report gender-based violence (GBV) and obtain support remains a major challenge for survivors in Nigeria, as the…
…Unveils Initiative to Empower Girls, Tackle Child Marriage The Federal Ministry of Youth Development has called on Nigerians to invest in girls’ education, healthcare and skills development, warning that child marriage continues…
..Former Malawi president urges women to challenge political barriers, demand decision-making roles Former Malawi President Joyce Banda, has called on women across Africa to actively participate in politics and governance, warning that…
…Tasks women leaders on grassroots mobilisation The Director-General (DG), Presidential Campaign Council(PCC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Senator Abdul’aziz Abubakar Yari, has described women as critical to electoral mobilisation ahead of…