The Oyo State Government, yesterday, reiterated that the ban on the collection of illegal levies in public schools was still in force, warning that it would deal with anyone contravening the ban.

As Lagos ranks third with high rate of unsafe abortion, with Rivers and Kano coming first and second respectively, stakeholders championing women’s rights in Nigeria are seeking strategic litigation on unsafe abortion, and maternal health.

The Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC) has led over 500 women groups and communities on a walk, in protest against the Lagos State Government's suspension of safe pregnancy abortion laws.

The Director, Centre for Human Rights, University of Lagos, Dr. Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, has said that the prevalence of Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) remains a pressing concern, casting shadows on the safety

Women Advocate Research and Documentation Center, (WARDC), has called on government at all levels to ensure strict implementation of the Violence Against Persons Prohibition, (VAPP) Act, to prevent cases of Sexual and Gender Based Violence, (SGBV).

A coalition of gender advocates has renewed calls for re-introduction of five gender bills rejected by the ninth National Assembly. Under the umbrella of #constitutionwomenwant, the group, led by Women Advocates Research and Documentation....

A coalition of gender groups advocating the reintroduction of the five gender bills earlier thrown out of the 9th National Assembly is set to launch a social media campaign on Thursday in Abuja.

Following the suspension of Lagos State guidelines on safe termination of pregnancy for legal indications, policy document in July 8, 2022, concerned civil society organisations, medical practitioners and religious bodies have called for its reversal saying that unsafe abortions have health, economic and social consequences. This was the thrust at a two-day engagement with sector…

Coalition of Civil Society Organisations, (CSOs), has called for the speedy adoption and domestication of the Safe Schools Declaration, (SSD), to protect children in armed conflict.

Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have said that traditional rulers, market leaders, religious leaders and security agencies must make a collective effort for the girl-child to live a wholesome life in society.

A non-governmental organisation, Women’s Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC) has urged states across the federation to develop a practicable action plan towards ending violence against women within their jurisdictions.

To enhance the capacity of women in the political space and ensure that more women occupy leadership positions in government, the Women’s Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC), in partnership with the Canadian Government and UN Women, has organised a sensitisation workshop for legislators from across the six geo-political zones of the country.