The United Nations in Nigeria has renewed its call to end violence against women and girls, urging stakeholders to dismantle harmful cultural norms and strengthen accountability mechanisms. This appeal was made during the Joint UN Accountability Forum and Orange Lighting Ceremony in Abuja, themed “Towards Beijing+30: Unite to End Violence Against Women and Girls.” Nesreen […]
The European Union (EU) has called on stakeholders, including government agencies, private sectors, civil society, and traditional institutions, to unite in the fight against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in Nigeria. Zissimos Vergos, Deputy Ambassador of the EU Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, emphasized a whole-society approach as key to addressing SGBV during the 10th […]
The Rivers State government has announced its commitment to tackling gender-based violence (GBV), aiming to reduce its prevalence to between 5 and 10 percent. Commissioner for Social Welfare and Rehabilitation, Ilamu Arugu, expressed gratitude to the Rivers State Multi-Stakeholders Action Committee on GBV prevention for their selfless efforts and cooperation. The committee, funded by Action-Aid […]
By: Harriet C. Ijeomah The Women Environment Programme (WEP), in collaboration with GoodWash Foundation for Health and Environmental Protection, recently organized a one-day capacity building workshop for grassroots women’s organizations in the South-East and South-South regions of Nigeria. The event, held at Newton Hotels in Owerri, Imo State, gathered over 40 civil society organizations (CSOs) […]
Every day, stories of women facing marginalization flood mainstream and social media, with sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) taking center stage in national conversations. This global issue is not just a statistic; it is a painful reality for many, and addressing it is a collective responsibility. By taking meaningful action, communities can contribute to real […]
In a groundbreaking move to propel women entrepreneurs to the forefront of Nigeria’s digital economy, the Association of Nigerian Women Business Network (ANWBN) has unveiled an innovative e-commerce platform. This pioneering initiative enables women to sell goods globally, earn a sustainable income, and combat inflation. At the ANWBN Annual Summit 2024, themed “Future-Ready Entrepreneur: Skill […]
