A coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) in Delta State has called on the state government to adopt a gender-responsive budgeting framework to address rising cases of violence against women and children. The coalition stated that implementing such a budget would ensure financial, material, and technical resources are strategically allocated to meet the specific needs […]
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched the Sub-Saharan Africa Women’s Empowerment and Demographic Dividend Plus (SWEDD+) project, a $365 million initiative aimed at promoting gender equality, healthcare, and economic empowerment in West Africa. The project, unveiled on Monday in Abuja, targets five countries: Burkina Faso, Chad, The Gambia, Senegal, and Togo. […]
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has called on Nigerians to take a stand against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), emphasizing its destructive impact on families and society at large. Speaking at a stakeholders’ engagement on GBV in Abuja, NOA Director General, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, represented by Barrister Williams Dogo, underscored the urgency of addressing GBV, describing it […]
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 […]
Stakeholders gathered in Abuja on Tuesday to reinforce their commitment to gender equality and the fight against gender-based violence (GBV) in Nigeria. The event, themed High-Level Dialogue: Investment in Gender Equality and Ending Violence Against Women for Rights and Development, was organized by the African Development Bank (AfDB) in collaboration with UN Women and the […]
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has emphasized the need for sustained efforts toward gender equality, calling it crucial for building a peaceful, equitable, and prosperous society. Speaking at the 2024 Gender Conference held at the University of Lagos, Tinubu highlighted the importance of justice and empowerment in fostering sustainable development. Represented by Mrs. Maryam Obadina, she […]
