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Adequate healthcare crucial to support survivors of sexual violence
The United Nations on Wednesday commemorated the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, highlighting…
AfDB, UN Women collaborate to advance women’s economic empowerment
By Stanley Onyeka, Lagos Ahead of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group’s Annual Meetings, the institution teamed up…
ILO, NLC partner to develop roadmap to mainstream gender policy
The International Labour Organisation says it is partnering with the Nigeria Labour Congress to develop a Roadmap for…
MTN Receives EDGE certificate for gender inclusion
MTN Nigeria, has received the Economic Dividends for Gender Equality (EDGE) MOVE certification from the International Finance Corporation…
The patriarchy may be pushing back, but so are we, UN chief tells CSW68
Women’s rights are under attack, and governments must act to reverse that dangerous trend, the UN chief told…
World Bank worries as global gender gap widens
The global gender gap for women in the workplace is far wider than previously thought, a groundbreaking new…
Alliance for women’s health can boost global economy by $1trn/yr by 2040: Report
A new World Economic Forum report released on Wednesday, inDavos-Klosters, Switzerland, shows that closing the women’s health gap…
Malala Fund advocates punitive measures against perpetrators of gender-based violence
The Malala Fund says educating the girl-child is instrumental in reducing gender-based violence in Nigeria. U.S. Board Member,…
UNESCO advocates increased access to education, health services for girl-child
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has advocated improved access to education and health services…
SCI seeks urgent action to address child marriage in Nigeria
Save the Children International (SCI) Nigeria, has called on the Federal Government to holistically address child marriages as…