As the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence come to a close, Her Voice Foundation has recognized 16 influential men for their outstanding contributions to ending gender-based violence. According to the foundation, the individuals have used their platforms and initiatives to promote equality, justice, and safety for women and girls. Among the honorees are:…

Women and girls represent half of the world’s population and, therefore, also half of its potential. Gender equality, besides being a fundamental human right, is essential in achieving peaceful societies, with full human potential and sustainable development. Besides, it has been shown that empowering women spurs productivity and economic growth. Unfortunately, there is still a…

Reflecting on a decade of progress, AmplifyChange,  a multi-donor challenge fund is celebrating its impact on marginalised communities through localised advocacy and funding for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) initiatives across sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. Because of AmplifyChange-funded support for local activists in key African countries, millions now have better access to…

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has launched the Women Economic Empowerment (WEE) Policy to promote the contribution of the women population and also foster gender equality in socio-economic development. Speaking at the Murtala Square on Friday, Governor Sani revealed that the decision to empower the women population is part of the ongoing commitment of…

The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has endorsed the Constitution Alteration Bill aimed at reserving special seats for women in legislative bodies. 

  The Federal Government says it will support initiatives aimed at promoting gender equality and empowering women in the workplace. READ ALSO:UNICAL Sex Scandal: Rights groups tackle women affairs Minister over comment   The Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs. Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, made this pledge at a high-level stakeholders’ advocacy meeting on “the Validated Nigeria Workplace…

After nearly three decades of dithering, Ghana has passed a law pledging to give women equal representation in parliament, public life and business, but activists say parity is a long way off. The Ghanaian parliament unanimously passed the Affirmative Action Gender Bill 2024 last week, ending a process launched in 1998 aimed at creating an…

At the 2024 Gender and Inclusion Summit held in Abuja, traditional and religious leaders took centre stage in addressing the pressing issues of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and poverty. A key session, titled "From Policy to Practice: The Role of Religious and Traditional Leaders in GBV Interventions that Promote Equity and Address Poverty," highlighted the critical…

The 2024 August Meeting in Imo State wrapped up on a high note, celebrating the strength and resilience of women across the state. Under the theme Nwanyị Dị Ike (Igbo for ‘A Strong Woman’), the event took place at the Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu Square in Owerri, where Mrs. Chioma Uzodimma, wife of Governor Hope…

To foster a more inclusive and equitable society, women directors have advocated policies to promote gender equality as well as robust frameworks to leverage opportunities in emerging technologies.

Deliverable mentorship and leadership programmes, flexible work arrangements and initiatives that encourage young women to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) will create a more inclusive environment for talents to thrive, President of Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), Festus Osifo, has said.

The United Nations Women, an agency of the world body, has decorated Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq as a global HeForShe champion for his supportive policies on women. UN Women is the UN organisation that delivers programmes, policies, and standards that uphold women's human rights and ensure that every woman and girl lives up to…