Parents have been called upon to ensure equal opportunities for male and female children to foster a more productive society. Speaking at a gender justice and inclusiveness dialogue in Ilorin West, Kwara State, Ambassador Bashirah Abdulganiyu, Team Lead of the Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative (BBYDI), condemned outdated practices favoring male children. Ambassador Abdulganiyu stressed […]
The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, led by Minister Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, is spearheading a nationwide campaign against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) from November 25 to December 10, 2024. This initiative is part of the United Nations’ 16 Days of Activism, themed “Towards Beijing +30: UNiTE to End Violence Against Women and Girls”. The campaign aims to […]
To uplift vulnerable Nigerians and foster economic stability in Lagos’ Oshodi-Isolo local government area, SOS Children’s Villages (Nigeria) has disbursed N240 million to over 250 women entrepreneurs operating micro, small, and medium-sized businesses. This initiative, executed through eight Village Savings & Loans Associations (VSLAs), aims to strengthen these women’s enterprises, enabling sustainable livelihoods and improved […]
Harriet Ijeomah Abuse in its various forms has become an alarming reality for children in Imo State, Nigeria, where reports indicate a staggering rate of violence against minors. Research shows that approximately six out of ten children in Nigeria experience some form of violence, with physical abuse being one of the most prevalent. This issue […]
